(1) When a contract is to be awarded pursuant to this code, a bidder who has used recycled plastics in the manufacture of the commodity or supplies described in the bid shall be allowed a preference of up to five percent for finished products which contain no less than ten percent recycled plastics.
(2) If it is determined by the procurement agent responsible for awarding a bid that compliance with this section may cause denial of federal moneys which would otherwise be available or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of federal law, this section shall be suspended, but only to the extent necessary to prevent denial of the moneys or to eliminate the inconsistency with federal requirements.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added with relocated provisions, (HB 17-1051), ch. 99, p. 327, § 28, effective August 9.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 8-19.5-101 as it existed prior to 2017. For a detailed comparison of this section, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.