WHEN PURCHASING SERVICES OR MATERIALS EXCEEDING $10,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $250,000, HOW MANY BIDS AM I REQUIRED TO SOLICIT?
There is no set number of bids. However, the bid opportunity must be advertised. You also may send a bid to all who request a copy, to small and disadvantaged businesses on the solicitation mailing lists for the needed services, and to any other contractors identified by the Agency. FOR SMALL PROCUREMENTS WITH A TOTAL AMOUNT EXCEEDING $5,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $10,000, DOES A SEARCH OF SUPPLIERS’ PRICING ON THE INTERNET OR IN MAGAZINES MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES’ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES? Absolutely not. Researching prices in magazines and web sites and then making a copy of the pages does not constitute solicitation of quotes. Three suppliers must be contacted directly and provide actual quotes.
Related Questions
- My project is hosting a conference and we need posters, brochures, and other printed materials. Can Technical Services help me produce these items?
- WHEN PURCHASING SERVICES OR MATERIALS EXCEEDING $10,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $250,000, HOW MANY BIDS AM I REQUIRED TO SOLICIT?
- WHEN PROCURING MATERIALS OR SERVICES EXCEEDING $5,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $10,000, HOW MANY BIDS AM I REQUIRED TO SOLICIT?
