Kansas Statutes Chapter 75. State Departments; Public Officers and Employees § 75-3799. Financial services for state agencies; procedures for acquisition; negotiating committee

(a) Upon request of the chief administrative officer of a state agency and subject to the approval of the secretary of administration, the director of purchases may convene a financial services negotiating committee to obtain financial services for the state agency under this section.

(b) Each financial services negotiating committee shall be composed of (1) the director of purchases, or a person designated by the director of purchases, (2) the chief administrative officer of the state agency needing financial services, or a person designated by the officer, and (3) the director of accounts and reports, or a person designated by the director of accounts and reports.

(c) The financial services negotiating committee is authorized to negotiate contracts with qualified parties to provide financial services, including services relating to installment purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of equipment or to other financial related services needed by the state agency.

(d) Prior to negotiating for financial services, the committee shall advertise for proposals, negotiate with one or more of the firms submitting proposals and select from among those submitting such proposals the party to contract with for the purpose of providing financial services.

(e) Contracts entered into pursuant to this section for financial services shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3738 to 75-3740a, inclusive, and any amendments thereto.