Section 21. Department of Corrections authorization.
The Department of Corrections is authorized, subject to executive approval and authorization, to construct the headquarters/conference facility itemized in section 3 by contract awarded by the Department of General Services or to acquire the headquarters/conference facility by means of a lease with an option to purchase. If the Department of Corrections elects the lease/purchase option, it shall advertise for proposals and shall award the contract based on the best interests of this Commonwealth to a responsive and responsible bidder.