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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Any public body may enter into contracts without competition for:
1. The purchase of goods or services that are produced or performed by:
a. Persons, or in schools or workshops, under the supervision of the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired; or
b. Employment services organizations that offer transitional or supported employment services serving individuals with disabilities.
2. The purchase of legal services, provided that the pertinent provisions of Chapter 5 (§ 2.2-500 et seq.) remain applicable, or expert witnesses or other services associated with litigation or regulatory proceedings.
B. An industrial development authority or regional industrial facility authority may enter into contracts without competition with respect to any item of cost of “authority facilities” or “facilities” as defined in § 15.2-4902 or “facility” as defined in § 15.2-6400.
C. A community development authority formed pursuant to Article 6 (§ 15.2-5152 et seq.) of Chapter 51 of Title 15.2, with members selected pursuant to such article, may enter into contracts without competition with respect to the exercise of any of its powers permitted by § 15.2-5158. However, this exception shall not apply in cases where any public funds other than special assessments and incremental real property taxes levied pursuant to § 15.2-5158 are used as payment for such contract.
D. The State Inspector General may enter into contracts without competition to obtain the services of licensed health care professionals or other experts to assist in carrying out the duties of the Office of the State Inspector General.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 2.2. Administration of Government § 2.2-4344. Exemptions from competition for certain transactions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-2-2-administration-of-government/va-code-sect-2-2-4344/
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