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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-18-56. Execution of contracts by commissioner; bidding procedure.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-18-56. Execution of contracts by commissioner; bidding procedure.

The commissioner is authorized to execute a contract or contracts to provide the benefits as approved in the plan or plans in accordance with this article. Such contract or contracts may be executed with one or more corporations licensed to transact business in this state, or the plan or plans, except for life, disability, or individual supplemental accident and sickness insurance, may be totally self-administered. Prior to entering into any contract under this Code section, the commissioner shall invite proposals from and allow a reasonable time for qualified corporations or qualified entities to bid on providing approved plan or plans benefits. The commissioner may invite proposals from any qualified entity as in the opinion of the council would desire to accept any part of the benefits authorized by this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 45-18-56, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 441, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 45.