2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ARTICLE 3 - STATE PURCHASING
PART 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY, DUTIES, AND PROCEDURE
§ 50-5-73 - Goods and services to be obtained from correctional industries when certified as available

O.C.G.A. 50-5-73 (2010)
50-5-73. Goods and services to be obtained from correctional industries when certified as available


(a) All services provided or goods, wares, or merchandise produced wholly or in part by the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and needed by the departments, institutions, and agencies of the state and its political subdivisions supported wholly or in part by public funds shall be obtained from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration where such services, goods, wares, or merchandise have been certified in writing by the commissioner of corrections as available and of competitive quality and price. Where not certified as available from the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration, services, goods, wares, or merchandise shall be obtained from other agencies or activities of the state which are legally authorized to engage in the provision of such and have certified the availability with the advice and consent of the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration and the commissioner of corrections shall report to the Department of Administrative Services the certification criteria, including but not limited to cost, delivery schedules, and availability within 15 days of notice of certification.

(c) The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration shall notify the Department of Administrative Services of any changes to certified products or services available pursuant to this Code section within 15 days of any such changes.