How does Chesapeake Public Schools solicit prices?
The cost of goods and services dictates one of four levels at which Chesapeake Public Schools solicits prices. They are: 1. Any purchase costing no more than $6,499.99 requires one (1) price. This may be obtained over the telephone. 2. Any purchase costing between $6,500.00 and $19,999.99 requires three (3) prices. These may be obtained over the telephone, via fax or email, or in writing on company letterhead. 3. Any purchase costing between $20,000.00 and $49,999.99 requires three (3) prices. These are obtained using formal sealed quotations. 4. Any purchase costing $50,000.00 or more requires obtaining prices using formal sealed bids or competitive negotiations. NOTE: This does not include prices for professional services.
