1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the information technology department and the department of general services shall enter into an interagency agreement regarding the division of responsibilities between the departments associated with the procurement of information technology which is acceptable to both departments. The interagency agreement shall be subject to renegotiation at least every two years, unless an earlier time is provided for in the interagency agreement. If the departments are unable to agree on the terms of an interagency agreement or upon a failure of either department to satisfy the terms of the agreement, the departments shall inform the department of management that an agreement has not been reached or that one of the departments has failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement. The department of management, upon receipt and review of such information, may direct the information technology department to proceed with the procurement of information technology as provided in subsections 2 through 5.
2. a. Standards established by the council, unless waived pursuant to section 14B.105, shall apply to all information technology procurements for participating agencies.
b. A participating agency shall submit a request to the department for the procurement of any information technology. The department, prior to any acquisition of such information technology, shall make a determination whether the requested information technology complies with the information technology standards established by the information technology council.
The information technology department, at the request of a participating agency other than a participating agency that is granted independent procurement authority, shall acquire the information technology for the participating agency requesting such information technology if it is determined to be compliant with the standards established by the information technology council.
A participating agency that is granted independent procurement authority, upon a determination by the information technology department that a proposed information technology acquisition complies with the information technology standards established by the information technology council, may proceed with such acquisition. The information technology department shall provide advice to such participating agency regarding the procurement of such information technology, including any opportunity to aggregate such purchases with other participating agencies.
c. If a determination is made that the information technology does not comply with such standards, the department shall disapprove the request and such information technology shall not be procured unless a waiver is granted pursuant to section 14B.105.
3. The information technology department, by rule, may implement a prequalification procedure for contractors which the department has entered or intends to enter into agreements regarding the procurement of information technology.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 18, the department may procure information technology as provided in this section. The department may cooperate with other governmental entities in the procurement of information technology in an effort to make such procurements in a cost- effective, efficient manner as provided in this section. The department, as deemed appropriate and cost-effective, may procure information technology using any of the following methods:
a. Cooperative procurement agreement. The department may enter into a cooperative procurement agreement with another governmental entity for the purpose of pooling funds for the purchase of information technology, whether such information technology is for the use of the department or multiple governmental entities. The cooperative procurement agreement shall clearly specify the purpose of the agreement and the method by which such purpose will be accomplished. Any power exercised under such agreement shall not exceed the power granted to any party to the agreement.
b. Negotiated contract. The department may enter into an agreement for the purchase of information technology if any of the following applies:
(1) The contract price, terms, and conditions are pursuant to the current federal supply contract, and the purchase order adequately identifies the federal supply contract under which the procurement is to be made.
(2) The contract price, terms, and conditions are no less favorable than the contractor's current federal supply contract price, terms, and conditions; the contractor has indicated in writing a willingness to extend such price, terms, and conditions to the department; and the purchase order adequately identifies the contract relied upon.
(3) The contract is with a vendor which has a current exclusive or nonexclusive price agreement with the state for the information technology to be procured, and such information technology meets the same standards and specifications as the items to be procured and both of the following apply:
(a) The quantity purchased does not exceed the quantity which may be purchased under the applicable price agreement.
(b) The purchase order adequately identifies the price agreement relied upon.
c. Contracts let by another government entity. The department, on its own behalf or on the behalf of another participating agency, may procure information technology under a contract let by another state agency or political subdivision of this state, or approve such procurement in the same manner by a participating agency.
d. Reverse auction.
(1) The department may enter into an agreement for the purchase of information technology utilizing a reverse auction process. Such process shall result in the purchase of information technology from the vendor submitting the lowest responsible bid amount for the information technology to be acquired. The department, in establishing a reverse auction process shall do all of the following:
(a) Determine the specifications and requirements of the information technology to be acquired.
(b) Identify and provide notice to potential vendors concerning the proposed acquisition.
(c) Establish prequalification requirements to be met by a vendor to be eligible to participate in the reverse auction.
(d) Conduct the reverse auction in a manner as deemed appropriate by the department, and consistent with rules adopted by the department.
(2) Prior to conducting a reverse auction, the department shall establish a threshold amount which shall be the maximum amount which the department is willing to pay for the information technology to be acquired.
(3) The department shall enter into an agreement with a vendor who is the lowest responsible bidder which meets the specifications or description of the information technology to be procured, or the department may reject all bids and begin the process again. In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the department may consider various factors, including, but not limited to, the past performance of the vendor relative to quality of product or service, the past experience of the department in relation to the product or service, the relative quality of products or services, the proposed terms of delivery, and the best interest of the state.
e. Competitive bidding. The department may enter into an agreement for the purchase of information technology in the same manner as provided under section 18.6, with respect to the department of general services.
f. Other agreements. In addition to the competitive bidding procedure provided for under paragraph "e", the information technology department may enter into an agreement for the purchase, disposal, or other disposition of information technology in any other manner provided under chapter 18, in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as the department of general services. The information technology department, by rule, shall provide for such procedures.
5. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement the procurement methods provided for in subsections 2 through 4.
2000 Acts, ch 1141, §9, 19
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