5-559

5-559. Contracts; limitation;
restrictions

(Eff. 7/1/12)

A. Notwithstanding any other statute, the director may:

1. Directly solicit bids and contract for the design and operation of the lottery
or the purchase of lottery equipment, tickets and related materials.

2. Contract to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the rules promulgated
pursuant to this chapter.

3. Subject to joint legislative budget committee approval acquire administrative
office facilities and related facilities and equipment for the use of the commission by
lease, purchase or lease-purchase.

B. Procurement pursuant to this section shall be performed as prescribed in section
41-2501, subsection F. Bids received under this section may be deemed confidential in
whole or in part by the director if required on account of the sensitive and responsible
nature of the commission's functions and the paramount considerations of security and
integrity.

C. Any award made by the director pursuant to this section becomes effective and
binding on the commission unless it is rejected by the commission at a meeting held
within fourteen calendar days after the award is communicated to the members of the
commission.

D. A contract awarded or entered into by the director pursuant to this section
shall not be assigned by the holder except by specific approval of the director. In all
awards of contracts pursuant to this section, the director shall take particular account
of the sensitive and responsible nature of the commission's functions and the paramount
considerations of security and integrity.