Joinder or Mutual Use of Contracts by Division of Public Welfare

The Division of Public Welfare of the Department of Public Health and Social Services is authorized to join or use the contracts of other states, other government procurement units, or not-for-profit entities comprising one or more states or government units, within the United States, with the authorization of the contracting vendor. The other states, other government units, or not-for-profit entities are not liable for the obligations of the Guam governmental entity which joins or uses the contract. Before any joinder or mutual use may take place, the contracting officer must determine in writing that the other jurisdiction’s contract has gone through a competitive procurement process. For the purposes of this Section, the Division of Public Welfare of the Department of Public Health and Social Services is exempt from § 5004 of this Chapter.