Contracts which include services that provide for a Vendor to purchase commodities for subsequent transfer to the state, may be entered into by an agency only under the following circumstances:

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    (1) The agency has determined that there is a demonstrated need to acquire the commodity through the Vendor, as opposed to direct acquisition by the agency;
    (2) The agency has provided a means to identify the commodity, including line-item costs, acquired by the Vendor for subsequent transfer to and control by the agency; and,
    (3) The agency has specified the quality of the commodity to be acquired and made provisions for warranty, service, and transfer of ownership.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 287.032(2), 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(3), 287.042(6) FS. History-New 11-3-88, Formerly 13A-1.017, Amended 1-29-17.