West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 186 - Purchase Of Commodities And Services from The Handicapped
Title 186 - LEGISLATIVE RULE COMMITTEE FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES FROM THE HANDICAPPED
Series 186-03 - Rules And Regulations Statewide Contract
Section 186-3-9 - Production of Commodities and Value Added

9.1. Qualified vendors shall seek broad competition in the purchase of raw materials and components used in the commodities and services provided to the State. Qualified vendors shall consult with the CNA before entering into multi-year contracts for raw materials or components used in the commodities and services provided to the State.

9.2. In the production of commodities, a qualified vendor shall make a value added contribution to the commodity by the reforming of raw materials, package modification, assembly of components, installation, warehousing, handling or a combination thereof. Shipments of commodities from a non-certified provider directly to the State may not be sold under the statewide contract.