Purchases between $15,000.00 - $25,000.00

If the total value of a contract is over $15,000 but not more than $25,000, a Contract Developer must provide bid opportunities to vendors active on the CMBL within the NIGP Class and/or Class/Item designated for the solicitation.  These vendors may be chosen in the geographic region that serves the agency. 

The Contract Developer must solicit bids from a minimum of three active vendors on the CMBL, two of which must be current Texas-certified HUBs.  The acceptable methods for receiving informal responses for purchases greater than $15,000 but not greater than $25,000 are in person, via direct mail, via facsimile transmission, over the telephone, or via email.  

Negotiations are not permitted by the competitive bidding procurement method.  However, if there is only one qualified bidder then the Contract Developer may negotiate with the sole bidder, including price, provided the negotiation does not result in a material change to the advertised specifications also follow the procedures set forth in Proprietary Purchases.

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