Section 8: State Use Program
Authority
The
, Chapter 122, "Texas Council on Purchasing
from People with Disabilities," provides the statutory authority
for the State Use Program, previously known as the "Set Aside Program".
Background
The objective of the State Use Program is to provide employment to Texans with disabilities through Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP), who can provide services and/or products while, at the same time, providing government agencies with a means of accomplishing work.
is the central nonprofit agency responsible for working with department to manage the program. In 1975, the legislature mandated the establishment of a program through which state agencies would purchase products and services produced by workers with disabilities. The law requires the use of this program if a CRP can provide the needed service on time for a fair market value.
Process
Refer to Maintenance Contract Manual for guidance.