ID H0538

Repeals existing state purchasing statutes (Sections 67-5714 through 67-5736) and consolidates them into a new Chapter 92, Title 67, titled the "State Procurement Act"

Establishes the Division of Purchasing within the Department of Administration, headed by an administrator appointed by the director with governor approval, responsible for acquiring all property for state agencies through competitive solicitation

Requires mandatory procurement training for all state employees involved in purchasing or contract administration, including those in offices excluded from the "agency" definition

Creates annual legislative reporting requirements for contracts exceeding $1.5 million that are sole source, multiyear, or part of multiple awards, and for exemptions granted from open contracts

Establishes ethics provisions applicable to all state officers and employees involved in procurement, with sanctions ranging from reprimand to termination for violations, and allows vendor disqualification for 6 months to 5 years for misconduct