Section 3-121-6 - Authority and duties(a) Each chief procurement officer shall serve as the central procurement officer for its respective jurisdiction in accordance with sections 103D-205, 103D-207, and 103D-402, HRS.(b) A chief procurement officer may issue price or vendor lists for goods and services pursuant to section § 3-122-143. (1) When price or vendor lists are issued, it is mandatory that all departments and agencies procure goods and services from the price or vendor lists, unless otherwise determined by the chief procurement officer and stated in the solicitation.(2) Exceptions to purchase outside of the price or vendor lists are allowed upon approval of the chief procurement officer. The burden of proof that the price or vendor list good or service is not suited to the agency's needs shall be the responsibility of the expending agency.(3) Use of price or vendor lists between chief procurement officers may be authorized upon mutual agreement and commitment to the terms of the price or vendor list pursuant to chapter 3-128. The State's commitment shall be stated in the bid document.[Eff 12/15/95; comp 11/17/97; am and comp 11/8/02; am and comp AUG 24 2009] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202) (Imp: HRS §§ 103D-20F, 103D-207, 103D-313, 103D-802)