A. Except as otherwise provided by Section 1500 et seq. of this title, the county purchasing agent shall have the authority to develop, implement and promote policies and procedures that allow the procurement of materials and equipment through contracts that are flexible, value based and are in the best interests of the state and its political subdivisions.

B. Except as otherwise provided, the county purchasing agent shall have the authority to use electronic commerce for the solicitation, notification, and other purchasing processes. For purposes of this subsection, “electronic commerce” means the use of electronic methods to enable solicitations, open bids, supplier response, bid submission, notice of contract award, county acquisition processes, or any other function to make an acquisition.

C. The boards of county commissioners shall have the authority to conduct a procurement transaction by electronic means subject to the provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.¹

D. The board of county commissioners shall have the authority to establish an online bidding process with a vendor authorized by state contract as provided by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.