Bill > HB1173

This bill amends Tennessee state law to expand local government purchasing options by allowing them to buy goods and services directly from vendors with General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts without requiring competitive bidding. Specifically, the bill modifies existing code to clarify that local governments can purchase goods and services at the vendor's current GSA schedule price, which is a standardized federal pricing system for various products and services. The bill broadens the definition of "goods" to include improvements to real property such as buildings, structures, equipment, and fixtures, while explicitly excluding the real property itself. It also allows local governments to use their own terms and conditions in these purchases instead of strictly adhering to GSA terms. The legislation aims to provide local governments more flexibility and potentially streamline their procurement processes by leveraging existing federal contract pricing. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1173&ga=114