This chapter applies to all public works, personal service contracts, and procurement from the private sector of goods and services by state agencies and educational institutions not expressly exempted or excluded by this chapter.

These rules do not pertain to agency/educational institution expenditures such as: Amortization; debt service; depreciation; employee benefits including but not limited to mileage, per diem, relocation expenses, and salaries; per diem for prospective state employees, members of institutions' boards and agencies' commissions; postage; relocation expenses for prospective employees; and transfers of charges.