Reverse auction permitted for certain procurements

SDCL § 5-18A-39 — under PUBLIC AGENCY PROCUREMENT--GENERAL PROVISIONS.

SDCL § 5-18A-39

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a purchasing agency may conduct an online reverse auction for the procurement of supplies or nonprofessional services, if the purchasing agency determines in writing that a reverse auction is appropriate for the specific procurement. No reverse auction may be used to establish contracts for public improvements, professional services, or indefinite quantity supply purchases. Source: SL 2013, ch 29 , § 1.