New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 2 - PUBLIC FINANCE
Chapter 40 - EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
Part 5 - PURCHASING OF SERVICES FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Section 2.40.5.14 - OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE STATE USE ACT

A. It is the council's responsibility to identify, respond to, and equitably distribute, to as broad a base of eligible participants as possible, all relevant contract opportunities.

B. The council reserves the authority to make final contract distribution decisions based on the above policy and process, as well as any other unique factors or special circumstances. The central non-profit agency shall establish an appeals process for contract distribution or disputes, and for resolving price and quality-related disputes between parties in the exercise and administration of the State Use Act program, with the council being the final determining body. This process shall be applicable to state and local public body purchasers obtaining services under the State Use Act program, and nonprofit agencies and qualified individuals with a disability who own businesses certified by New Mexico abilities and providing services under state use contracts.

C. All regular meetings of the council shall include an agenda item for an open public forum. The council shall set aside a specific time at each meeting for the public, government officials, and businesses to address the council regarding any issues and concerns related to the State Use Act and its implementation. The council shall use this ongoing mechanism to solicit ongoing feedback, to promote the intention of the State Use Act to create employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, while promoting efficiency and best value for state and local government purchasing entities.

D. Meetings shall be conducted according to requirements of the Open Meetings Act.

E. The council shall address any other matter necessary to the proper administration of the State Use Act.