(1) Whenever in the judgment of the public printer certain printing, ruling, binding, or supplies can be secured from private sources more economically than by doing the work or preparing the supplies in the state printing plant, the public printer may obtain such work or supplies from such private sources. The solicitation for the contract opportunity must be posted on the state's common vendor registration and bid notification system. The public printer shall develop procurement policies and procedures, such as unbundled contracting and subcontracting, that encourage and facilitate the purchase of such services or supplies from Washington small businesses to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with international trade agreement commitments.

     (2) In event any work or supplies are secured on behalf of the state under this section the state printing plant shall be entitled to add up to five percent to the cost thereof to cover the handling of the orders which shall be added to the bills and charged to the respective authorities ordering the work or supplies. The five percent handling charge shall not apply to contracts with institutions of higher education.

     (3) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section.

     (a) "Common vendor registration and bid notification system" has the definition in RCW 39.29.006.

     (b) "Small business" has the definition in RCW 39.29.006.

[2009 c 486 § 12; 1993 c 379 § 107; 1982 c 164 § 3; 1969 c 79 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.78.110. Prior: 1935 c 130 § 3; RRS § 10333-1.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- 2009 c 486: See note following RCW 39.29.006.

     Conflict with federal requirements -- 2009 c 486: See note following RCW 28B.30.530.

     Intent -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1993 c 379: See notes following RCW 28B.10.029.