Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 12-11-104 - Negotiations for joint federal-state program contracts(a) The state of Tennessee may join with other states and/or the United States in evaluating responses to invitations for proposals for contracts to supply materials or services for joint federal-state programs. The state of Tennessee, subject to the approval of the attorney general and reporter, may negotiate agreements with other states concerning the joint procurement efforts.(b) The state will have the right to terminate negotiations or contracts pursuant to this chapter at any time in its sole discretion. The state's right to terminate will be regardless of whether the procurement effort has been approved by any federal court or agency or if other states or federal agencies determine to continue with a joint procurement program.(c) All contracts entered into pursuant to this chapter are contingent on the receipt of necessary appropriations from the general assembly and the federal government, and shall be terminated if such funding becomes unavailable.