Bureau of purchases (Repealed)

The principal duties of the bureau of purchases, are, except as otherwise provided by law, the purchasing or contracting for all supplies, materials, equipment and services required by any state agency; the enforcement of standard specifications; and the operating of a regional laundry system, food service, and other central services for the benefit of state agencies and institutions. There is a deputy commissioner who has charge of the bureau of purchases. The major operating divisions of the bureau are designated and known as central services, procurement, standards, inspection, forms management, and publications.