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Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

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Arizona State Procurement Manual 13.3

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https://spo.az.gov/sites/default/files/Arizona%20State%20Procurement%20Manual%20DC%20009%20r0.pdf

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"Cooperative purchasers are defined as a Political Subdivision, Non-Profit Educational Institution, Non-Profit Healthcare Institution, and Non-Profit Other. The term of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is five years, during that time all information is tracked and maintained using an Access Database. There is no cost to the Cooperative member to join or use the State’s Contracts. Cooperative members can use any statewide issued negotiated contracts. The benefits of using the Purchasing Cooperative Agreement is better pricing, higher service levels and resources saved on negotiations. All contracts and negotiated contracts can be found in Procure AZ. There is no login required, but a user account could be created for free through the e-Procurement system. If assistance is needed to make an account you can contact the Help Desk and they can answer any questions regarding the platform. Qualifying organizations are: • 501(c)(3) – Charity • 501(c)(4) – Social Welfare Organization • 501(c)(5) – Labor, agricultural, horticultural organization • 501(c)(6) – Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, boards of trade • 501(c)(7) – Social Club "

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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C.R.S §24-110-201 & State Purchasing and Contracts Office

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https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/state-price-agreements

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"The Nonprofit, once qualified as a Local Public Procurement Unit by the SPCO, may purchase goods and services covered by the State Price Agreements on the same terms and conditions as the State Agencies, except that the contractor (vendor) has the right to modify payment terms based on their credit assessment of the Nonprofit. Purchases by the Nonprofit may be made by a purchase order or other form of contract issued by the Nonprofit to the State contractor (vendor). The Nonprofit accepts full responsibility for payment for any goods and services it purchases under a State Price Agreement."

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Connecticut

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C.G.S 4e-13

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https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Procurement/Contracting/DAS-Procurement-State-Contracts-and-Master-Agreements-for-Agencies-Municipalities-Non-Profits

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a) The Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the State Contracting Standards Board, shall establish and maintain a single electronic portal available on the Internet and located on the Department of Administrative Services' web site for purposes of posting all contracting opportunities with state agencies in the executive branch, the constituent units of the state system of higher education and quasi-public agencies. Such electronic portal shall be known as the State Contracting Portal. (b) The State Contracting Portal shall, among other things, include: (1) All requests for bids or proposals, and other solicitations regardless of the method of source selection, related materials and all resulting contracts and agreements by state agencies; (2) a searchable database for locating information; (3) personal services agreements and purchase of service agreements; (4) a state procurement and contract manual or other similar information designated by the Department of Administrative Services as describing approved contracting processes and procedures; and (5) prominent features to encourage the active recruitment and participation of small businesses and women and minority-owned enterprises in the state contracting process. (c) All state agencies in the executive branch, the constituent units of the state system of higher education and quasi-public agencies shall post all bids, requests for proposals and all resulting contracts and agreements on the State Contracting Portal and shall, with the assistance of the Department of Administrative Services as needed, develop the infrastructure and capability to electronically communicate with the State Contracting Portal. (d) All state agencies in the executive branch, the constituent units of the state system of higher education and quasi-public agencies shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure that information is posted to the State Contracting Portal in a timely, complete and accurate manner consistent with the highest legal and ethical standards of state government. (e) The Department of Administrative Services shall periodically report to the Governor and the State Contracting Standards Board on the progress of all state agencies in the executive branch, the constituent units of the state system higher education and quasi-public agencies, in developing the capacity, infrastructure, policies and procedures to electronically communicate with the State Contracting Portal and the Department of Administrative Services' progress toward establishment and maintenance of the State Contracting Portal.

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Delaware

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29 Del C. § 6910(c)

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https://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c069/sc02/index.html

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(c) Any bona fide nonprofit organization, entity, or person who is under contract with the State to provide goods or services shall be entitled to purchase materials, nonprofessional services, or professional services under any central contract negotiated by the Section during the fiscal year for which said nonprofit contract is in effect, provided that either of the following apply: (1) The organization, entity, or person is a bona fide § 501(c)(3) [26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)] organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code. (2) The organization, entity, or person is a member in good standing of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement or a Delaware registered nonprofit corporation.

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District of Columbia

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Florida

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Georgia

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Guam

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Hawaii

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H.R.S. §103D-804

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0103D/HRS_0103D-0804.htm

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A public procurement unit may enter into an agreement, independent of the requirements of parts III and XII, with any other public procurement unit, external procurement unit, or nonprofit private health and human services organizations for the cooperative use of goods or services under the terms agreed upon between the parties pursuant to rules adopted by the policy board. [L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2; am L 1994, c 186, §15; am L 1997, c 352, §23; am L 1998, c 11, §9]

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-117.4

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/06-10-2015.11.117.4.pdf

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Master agreements entered into by the department may be extended to and made available for the use of other governmental entities as defined in Iowa Code section 8A. 101. The department shall provide a list of current master agreements to a governmental subdivision upon request. The list may be provided in an electronic format. A governmental subdivision may request a copy of a specific master agreement. The department may provide the master agreement in an electronic format and assess a copying charge when a printed copy is requested.

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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L.R.S. 39 §1702

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https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=96137

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B.(1) A private procurement unit acquiring supplies through cooperative purchasing shall acquire such supplies for its own use and not for the purpose of resale in competition with private enterprise. (2) A private procurement unit shall certify to the vendor with each order that the supplies covered thereby are to be acquired for its own use and not for the purpose of resale in competition with private enterprise and shall provide a copy of such certification to the central purchasing agency within the division of administration. (3) Upon certification by the commissioner of administration that the purchase of one or more types of supplies by a private procurement unit under this Section may adversely affect the interests of the state by impeding the ability of the division of administration to attract responsible bidders for such supplies, the governor shall have the authority to limit or eliminate the right of a private procurement unit to purchase such types of supplies to the extent necessary to eliminate the adverse affect on the state. C. No use shall be made of federal General Services Administration supply schedules under the provisions of this Section without the participation of a Louisiana licensed dealer or distributor.

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Maine

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Maryland

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Maryland Office of State Procurement

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https://procurement.maryland.gov/professional-services-statewide-contracts/

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Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Operational Services Division

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https://www.mass.gov/info-details/non-profit-purchasing-programs

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The Non-Profit Purchasing Programs were developed by the Massachusetts' Operational Services Division to allow eligible non-profit organizations to purchase commodities and services directly from statewide contractors at the low price negotiated by the Commonwealth.

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Minn. Stat. § 16C.105

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/16C.105

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The following entities are authorized to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with the commissioner in accordance with section 16C.03, subdivision 10: (1) one or more other states or governmental units, as described in section 471.59, subdivision 1; (2) entities defined in section 16B.2975, subdivision 1; (3) a registered combined charitable organization and its affiliated agencies as defined by section 43A.50; (4) a charitable organization defined in section 309.50, subdivision 4, that is also a recipient of a state grant or contract; (5) a nonprofit community health clinic defined in section 145.9268; and (6) health care facilities that are required to provide indigent care, or any entity recognized by another state's statutes as authorized to use that state's commodity or service contracts.

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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MONT. CODE ANN. §18-4-402 & ARM 2.5.610

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https://nppgov.com/state_statute/montana/

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MONT. CODE ANN. §18-4-402. Cooperative purchasing authorized. The department\* may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any supplies or services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants independent of the requirements of part 3. Cooperative purchasing may include purchasing through federal supply schedules of the United States general services administration, joint or multiparty contracts between public procurement units, open-ended state public procurement unit contracts that are made available to local public procurement units, and competitive contracts established by for-profit, not-for-profit, or nonprofit cooperative entities. ARM 2.5.610 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING (2) For the purposes of complying with 18-4-221, MCA, the following definitions apply: (a) “public authority” means an entity of a political subdivision of the state that is authorized to spend or receive public funds to further public interests; (b) “educational institution” means any school system operating within the state that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies and services; (c) “health institution” means an entity of a political subdivision of the state organized for the purpose of providing health care and related services and that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies and services; (d) “other institution” means an entity of a political subdivision of the state that operates for a particular public purpose and that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies and services; and (e) “any other entity that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies and services” means an Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) organization, as that statute reads on May 23, 2014, that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies and services. (3) Nonprofit corporations that wish to enter into an agreement with the state for the cooperative use of supplies or services shall provide the division with documentation that they are or will be lawfully authorized to spend public funds. (4) An agency may participate in a cooperative contract if the following conditions are met: (a) the division provided adequate public notice of the solicitation; and (b) the contract or purchase order includes all statutorily required terms and conditions. (5) If an agency wishes to participate in a cooperative contract, and (4)(a) has not been met, the division shall provide adequate opportunity for public participation by either: (a) issuing a solicitation for the supply or service and including the cooperative contract as a response; or (b) providing notice of the intent to purchase from the cooperative contract and allowing interested vendors a reasonable time to submit a response to the notice. (6) The division may exempt an agency from the requirements of (4)(a) and (5) if it is shown to be in the best interests of the state.

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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New York OGS Procurement Services

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https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement

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OGS Procurement Services is the state’s centralized procurement office. We solicit, administer, and manage approximately 1,500 contracts on behalf of authorized contract users including state agencies and authorities, local governments, school districts, colleges and universities, and other qualifying nonprofit organizations. Our contract offerings include a wide range of commodities, services, and technology available at competitive, volume discounted/reduced prices while maintaining statutory compliance. Procurement Services also educates vendors and public purchasers regarding how to participate effectively in the state’s procurement process.

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North Carolina

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01 NCAC 05B .1512

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http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2001%20-%20administration/chapter%2005%20-%20purchase%20and%20contract/subchapter%20b/01%20ncac%2005b%20.1512.pdf

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(a) The Division of Purchase and Contract shall make purchasing services available to certain non-State agencies as defined by G.S. 143-49 and G.S. 143-49.1. This may be affected by budgetary allowances for personnel, time and related costs. (b) Where a non-State agency covered by this provision elects to participate in a contract, its resulting contractual duties, obligations and responsibilities shall be the same as those required for agencies. Non-State agencies covered by this provision shall make payments to suppliers in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of the contracts. (c) As may be practicable in terms of personnel, time and costs, the Division may offer its services, in addition to purchasing and contracting, to non-State agencies with respect to preparing specifications and contracts for services, inspecting and testing of products, expediting deliveries and advising as to market conditions.

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Oregon DAS Procurement Services

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https://www.oregon.gov/das/Procurement/Pages/Orcppwhat.aspx

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Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program (ORCPP) uses an intergovernmental agreement with its partnering entities to provide its members with access to the following resources: Over 340 statewide price agreements to purchase goods and services. ORCPP eligible entities include: Units of local government - cities, counties, school districts, etc. Special districts - fire, water, vector control, health, etc. Oregon university and community colleges Oregon Forward Contractors (OFC) American indian tribes and agencies of American indian tribes Certain qualifying, public benefit corporations State agencies not subject to ORS 279A.050 and DAS-implemented administrative rules, such as: Oregon Lottery, Treasury, Secretary of State, etc.

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Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Department of General Services

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https://www.dgs.pa.gov/COSTARS/Member-Information/Pages/default.aspx

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The Procurement Code authorizes Pennsylvania local public procurement units and Pennsylvania state-affiliated entities to participate in certain contracts for supplies and services managed by the Department of General Services (DGS). A Pennsylvania "local public procurement unit" is defined as: - Any political subdivision (local government unit), such as a municipality, school district or commission - Any public authority (including authorities formed under the Municipality Authorities Act of 1955 or other authorizing legislation, such as the Public Transportation Law or the Aviation Code) - Any tax-exempt, nonprofit educational institution or organization - Any tax-exempt, nonprofit public health institution or organization - Any nonprofit fire company, rescue company, or ambulance company - Any other entity that spends public funds for the procurement of supplies, services, and construction (such as council of governments or an area government, or an organization that receives public grant funds) DGS reserves the right to review and determine eligible applicants as local public procurement units on a case-by-case basis.

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Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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TCA §33-2-1001

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https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=3a1678d4-67d7-472a-a1e4-8608518f6a9d&nodeid=ABHAACAAKAAB&nodepath=%2fROOT%2fABH%2fABHAAC%2fABHAACAAK%2fABHAACAAKAAB&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=33-2-1001.+Nonprofit+service+providers+%E2%80%94+Purchasing+arrangements.&config=025054JABlOTJjNmIyNi0wYjI0LTRjZGEtYWE5ZC0zNGFhOWNhMjFlNDgKAFBvZENhdGFsb2cDFQ14bX2GfyBTaI9WcPX5&pddocfullpath=%2fshared%2fdocument%2fstatutes-legislation%2furn%3acontentItem%3a4X0F-X8C0-R03K-Y3BX-00008-00&ecomp=bgf5kkk&prid=8d6d231e-bfa7-488f-8a6e-40723d13ae52

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Any corporation that is exempted from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that contracts with the department to provide services or supports to the public shall be authorized to purchase or contract to purchase goods or services at the same terms and conditions as that contracted for by the state under state purchasing contracts. Purchases by and for the corporation shall not be required to be made through the purchasing division of the department of general services.

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Texas

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US Virgin Islands

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Utah

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R33-21-201

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https://rules.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/r033-021.pdf

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(1) An executive branch procurement unit shall obtain procurement items from state cooperative contracts whether statewide or regional unless the chief procurement officer determines, in accordance with Section 63G-6a-506(5)(b)(i), that it is in the best interest of the state to obtain an individual procurement item outside the state contract. (2) In accordance with Section 63G-6a-2105, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and agencies of the federal government may obtain procurement items from state cooperative contracts awarded by the chief procurement officer.

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Vermont

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Virginia

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Washington

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RCW 39.34.055

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.34.055

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The department of enterprise services may enter into an agreement with a public benefit nonprofit corporation to allow the public benefit nonprofit corporation to participate in state contracts for purchases administered by the department. Such agreement must comply with the requirements of RCW 39.34.030 through 39.34.050. For the purposes of this section "public benefit nonprofit corporation" means a public benefit nonprofit corporation as defined in RCW 24.03A.245 that is receiving local, state, or federal funds either directly or through a public agency other than an Indian tribe or a political subdivision of another state.