Chapter 10 - General IT Procurement Policies

As provided in § 2.2-4331 of the Code of Virginia, VITA may award IT contracts on a fixed price or cost reimbursement basis, or on any other basis that is not prohibited by this section with the following exceptions: "Except in case of emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare, no public contract shall be awarded on the basis of cost plus a percentage of cost. A policy or contract for insurance or prepaid coverage having a premium computed on the basis of claims paid or incurred, plus the insurance carrier's administrative costs and retention stated in whole or in part as a percentage of such claims, shall not be prohibited."