Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-52.6 - TSB procurement

(1) TSB directory and purchases. The authority compiles and regularly updates a TSB directory that contains a listing of TSBs that have been certified by the authority. Entities required to make purchases from TSBs pursuant to the Act utilize the directory to identify TSBs for purchases. By certifying a business, the authority does not represent that the business can perform any contract entered into by the business.

(2) Authority administration. The authority may conduct a review of entities subject to the Act where there is evidence of little or no progress toward reaching its established TSB goal. The purpose of the review will be to identify the barriers encountered, evaluate the efforts taken to reach the goal, and provide available assistance.

(3) Reporting requirements. The director of each state agency or department shall submit quarterly reports of TSB purchases to the authority in the format and by the due date specified by the authority. Reports provided to the department of education by community colleges, area education agencies, and school districts pursuant to Iowa Code section 73.17(2) shall be forwarded to the authority. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 73.17, the authority may require modifications from the agencies and departments based on the information reported pursuant to that Iowa Code section and this rule.

(4) Maintenance of records. Entities subject to the Act shall develop a recordkeeping system that identifies and assesses TSB contract awards and progress in achieving a TSB goal. Records should demonstrate procedures adopted to comply with Iowa Code chapter 73 and this chapter and awards to TSBs. Records shall be available upon the request of the authority or the state auditor.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-52.6

Adopted by IAB January 17, 2018/Volume XL, Number 15, effective 2/21/2018 Adopted by IAB October 16, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 7, effective 11/20/2024