Chapter 16C — Surplus Property Acquisition, Distribution, and Disposal

16B.2975 Surplus Property Acquisition, Distribution, and Disposal The commissioner manages surplus state and federal property, including buying, storing, selling, and donating it to … 16B.298 Surplus Property The commissioner can sell a surplus gun used by a state trooper to that trooper at fair market value. 16C.001 Commissioner's Authority; Scope The commissioner of administration's procurement authority covers executive branch agencies but generally not Minnesota … 16C.01 Repealed section of the state procurement chapter. 16C.02 Definitions Defines key terms used in state procurement law, including agency, contract, vendor, best value, and solicitation types. 16C.03 Commissioner's Authority; Powers and Duties Gives the commissioner of administration broad power over all state purchasing, contracting, rulemaking, and vendor … 16C.04 Ethical Practices and Conflict of Interest Sets rules for how the state solicits bids and proposals for goods, services, and construction. 16C.045 Reporting of Violations Requires state agencies to submit a spending plan before making large purchases. 16C.046 Requires cost-benefit analysis for certain large contracts. 16C.05 Contract Management; Validity and Review Sets rules for awarding state contracts, including best value criteria, tied bids, and resident vendor preferences. 16C.051 Contracts With Russia or Belarus Requires open and competitive bidding for most state contracts. 16C.053 Contracts With Vendors Who Discriminate Against Israel Prohibited Sets rules for cooperative purchasing agreements with other governments. 16C.054 Accommodation for Hard-of-hearing in State-funded Capital Projects Addresses master contracts and purchasing alliances. 16C.055 Barter Arrangements Limited Covers state purchasing card programs. 16C.06 Procurement Requirements Requires state contracts to include specific terms about data privacy, audits, cancellation, and liability. 16C.064 Addresses vendor protests of contract award decisions. 16C.065 Covers contract amendments and change orders. 16C.066 Addresses emergency procurement procedures. 16C.07 Sets dollar thresholds for when formal competitive bidding is required for state purchases. 16C.071 Exception for Federal Contracts Sets additional requirements for professional and technical service contracts. 16C.072 Contracts for Tax-related Activities Sets additional rules for information technology contracts. 16C.0725 Purchase of Recycled, Repairable, and Durable Materials Addresses consultant utilization reporting requirements. 16C.073 Purchase and Use of Paper Stock; Printing Covers contracts for building construction and major renovations. 16C.074 Consideration of Environmental Impacts of Metal Recycling Facilities Sets rules for design-build construction contracts. 16C.0745 Addresses sustainable building requirements for state projects. 16C.075 E-verify Covers construction manager at-risk contracts. 16C.08 Professional or Technical Services Requires the state to use targeted group businesses and small businesses in procurement when possible. 16C.081 Addresses reverse auction purchasing. 16C.082 Covers electronic procurement systems. 16C.085 Sets rules for state employee conflicts of interest in procurement. 16C.086 Call Center Addresses organizational conflicts of interest for vendors. 16C.087 Selection of Certain Professional Service Contractors Covers vendor debarment and suspension. 16C.09 Procedure for General Service Contracts Covers the state's inventory management and property control systems. 16C.095 Addresses preferences for recycled and environmentally preferable products. 16C.10 Exceptions Authorized Addresses the state's central stores and distribution operations. 16C.105 Cooperatives Authorized Sets rules for cooperative purchasing with local governments. 16C.11 Cooperative Purchasing Venture; Revolving Fund Covers fleet management and state vehicle purchasing. 16C.12 Agricultural Food Products Grown in State Sets rules for state printing and copying services. 16C.13 Certain Vehicles Addresses the commissioner's authority over state real property leases. 16C.135 Purchases of Fuel and Vehicles by State Agencies Addresses energy efficiency requirements in state procurement. 16C.137 Minimizing Energy Use; Renewable Fuels Requires state agencies to buy American-made products when possible. 16C.138 State Purchasing of Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Covers procurement preferences for Minnesota-made products. 16C.14 Energy Efficiency Installment Purchases Sets additional rules for information technology procurement. 16C.141 Sets rules for state agency use of external legal services. 16C.143 Energy Forward Pricing Mechanisms Covers state agency advertising and public relations contracts. 16C.144 Guaranteed Energy-savings Program Addresses state grants and grant administration. 16C.145 Nonvisual Technology Access Standards Covers subcontractor requirements in state contracts. 16C.147 Document Imaging; Use of Persons With Developmental Disabilities Addresses prevailing wage requirements in state construction contracts. 16C.15 Rehabilitation Facilities and Extended Employment Providers Covers contract compliance and performance monitoring. 16C.151 Purchases From Corrections Industries Covers the state's enterprise technology planning. 16C.155 Janitorial Contracts; Rehabilitation Programs and Extended Employment Providers Addresses cybersecurity requirements in state technology contracts. 16C.16 Designation of Procurements From Small Businesses Sets rules for state agency reporting on contracts and spending. 16C.17 Encouragement of Participation Addresses the state's procurement training and certification program. 16C.18 Reports Covers procurement records retention and public access. 16C.19 Eligibility; Rules Sets rules for the commissioner's annual procurement report to the legislature. 16C.20 Certification Addresses local government best value contracting. 16C.21 Criminal Penalty Covers the state's surplus property disposal program. 16C.22 Addresses vehicle fleet management and replacement schedules. 16C.23 Sets rules for construction contract bidding and awards. 16C.231 Covers state building construction contract requirements. 16C.24 Covers construction contract change orders and claims. 16C.25 Building and Construction Contracts Covers construction contract retainage and payment rules. 16C.251 Best and Final Offer Addresses prevailing wage compliance in construction contracts. 16C.26 Competitive Bids or Proposals Sets rules for construction project closeout. 16C.27 Addresses construction warranty requirements. 16C.28 Contracts; Award Sets detailed rules for best value construction bidding. 16C.281 Original Jurisdiction of Public Procurement Actions Covers best value construction procurement methods. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor Requirement Defined Addresses responsible contractor requirements for state construction. 16C.29 Contract Management and Review Covers construction project labor agreements. 16C.30 Addresses apprenticeship requirements in state construction contracts. 16C.31 Covers small business set-asides in state construction. 16C.32 Design-build Contracts, Definitions Addresses veteran-owned business preferences in procurement. 16C.33 Design-build Covers disability-owned business preferences in procurement. 16C.34 Construction Manager at Risk Addresses socially responsible contracting requirements. 16C.35 Job Order Contracting Covers the state's procurement ombudsman role. 16C.36 Addresses the commissioner's authority to waive procurement requirements in certain situations.