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Quotation Requirements

Procurement of Goods and Services

Competitive procurement thresholds for goods, non-consulting services and construction are as follows:

Purchase Value (Excluding Tax)

Required Activity

$0.00 - $25,000

One (1) written quotation

$25,001 - $121,200

Three (3) invitational written quotations

$121,201 and over

Open competitive RFx process to be advertised using an electronic bid service for appropriate number of calendar days as defined per applicable trade agreement

 

Consulting Services

A competitive exercise is required for all consulting, regardless of value:

Purchase Value (Excluding Tax)

Required Activity

$0.00 – $121,200 Three (3) invitational written quotations from qualified consultants
$121,201 and over Open competition RFx process advertised using an electronic bid service for appropriate number of calendar days as defined per applicable trade agreement

 

Multiple quotations are not required for purchases made for goods or services when under university contract or established Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements. 

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