Bill > SB0226

This bill allows the Indiana Department of Administration (department) to implement "category management" for state agency purchasing and contracting, which is a strategic approach to managing groups of similar goods and services to achieve better value. It also modifies the process for appointing state agency purchasing representatives, requiring the department's consent and giving them more authority to request new nominations or require a different nominee if the initial choice is unsatisfactory. Furthermore, the bill mandates that state agencies submit annual procurement and purchasing plans to the department and the budget agency, detailing anticipated solicitations and strategies for expiring contracts. A key provision is the requirement for the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and validation oversight program to monitor state agency contracting activities, ensuring contracts have clear scopes, success metrics, and appropriate verification methods. Finally, the bill repeals provisions that previously restricted the Indiana War Memorials Commission's ability to enter into contracts, effectively removing those limitations.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/226/details