HB1735

House Bill 1735 amends the powers and duties of the Arkansas State Procurement Director. The legislation repeals existing code that mandated the director develop and report on plans to reduce state agency petroleum consumption through the acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, the bill authorizes the State Procurement Director to negotiate and enter into nonmandatory state contracts with retailers to secure special prices or discounted rates on commodities and services for public procurement entities. These new contracts may be established independently of traditional competitive source selection methods, provided the contractor offers the items at a standard retail or discounted price.