Multistep Competitive Sealed Bidding
AlabamaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
AlaskaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
AK ST § 36.30.190
Citation Language:
When it is considered impractical to initially prepare a definitive purchase description to support an award based on price, the procurement officer may issue an invitation to bid requesting the submission of unpriced technical offers to be followed by an invitation to bid limited to the bidders whose offers are determined to be technically qualified under the criteria set out in the first solicitation.
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ArizonaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
AZ ST § 41-2533
Citation Language:
H. The multistep sealed bidding method may be used if it is not practicable to initially prepare a definitive purchase description that is suitable to permit an award based on competitive sealed bidding. An invitation for bids may be issued requesting the submission of technical offers to be followed by an invitation for bids limited to those bidders whose offers are determined to be technically acceptable under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation, except that the multistep sealed bidding method may not be used for construction contracts.
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ArkansasAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
A.C.A. § 19-11-229
Citation Language:
(1) Contracts exceeding an estimated purchase price of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding unless a determination is made in writing by the agency procurement official or the State Procurement Director that this method is not practicable and advantageous and specifically states the reasons that this method is not practicable and advantageous.
CaliforniaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
ColoradoAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
1 CO ADC 101-9:R-24-103-202-03
Citation Language:
A contract may be awarded by a multi-step invitation for bids. Unless otherwise specified, the general rules under rule R-24-103-201 shall apply to multi-step invitations for bids. (a) A multi-step invitation for bids is a two-phase process consisting of a technical first phase of one or more steps in which bidders submit un-priced technical bids to be evaluated by the state. Those bidders whose technical bids are determined to be acceptable during the first phase will be eligible to participate in the pricing second phase. The price bids of eligible bidders will be opened and considered during the second phase. (b) The solicitation for a multi-step invitation for bids may require all bidders to submit both the technical bid and the price bid prior to the solicitation closing date. In the alternative, the solicitation may require all bidders to submit the technical bid prior to the solicitation pricing date. Only those bidders whose technical bids are determined to be acceptable will be asked to submit price bids. (c) The multi-step invitation for bids method may be used when it is not practical to prepare a definitive description of the items being purchased, which would be sufficient to permit an award based on price.
ConnecticutAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
DelawareAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
District of ColumbiaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
FloridaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
25 FL ADC 25-25.009
Citation Language:
(8) Multi-Step Sealed Bidding. When it is determined by the Central Procurement Officer or Contractual Services Administrator to be impractical to initially prepare a purchase description to support an award based on price, an invitation for proposals may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced offers to be followed by an Invitation to Bid limited to those bidders whose offers have been qualified under the criteria set forth in the invitation for proposals.
GeorgiaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
GuamAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
GAR 2-4-3-§3109
Citation Language:
(a) Application. The provisions of this Section apply to every procurement made by competitive sealed bidding, including multi-step bidding.
HawaiiAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
HI ST § 103D-302
Citation Language:
(a) Contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding except as otherwise provided in section 103D-301. Awards of contracts by competitive sealed bidding may be made after single or multi-step bidding. Competitive sealed bidding does not include negotiations with bidders after the receipt and opening of bids. Award is based on the criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.
IdahoAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
IllinoisAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
IL ST CH 30 § 500/20-10(h)
Citation Language:
h) Multi-step sealed bidding. When it is considered impracticable to initially prepare a purchase description to support an award based on price, an invitation for bids may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced offers to be followed by an invitation for bids limited to those bidders whose offers have been qualified under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation.
IndianaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
IowaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
KansasAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
KentuckyAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
200 KY ADC 5:375
Citation Language:
Section 3. Multistep Sealed Bidding. (1) The multistep sealed bidding method may be used if the procurement officer determines in writing that: (a) Definite criteria exist for evaluation of technical proposals and more than one (1) technically qualified source is expected to be available; or (b) A reverse auction is in the best interest of the commonwealth; and (c) It will be advantageous to the purchasing agency to: 1. Invite and evaluate technical offers to determine their acceptability to fulfill the purchase description requirements; 2. Conduct discussions for the purposes of facilitating understanding of the technical offer and, if appropriate, obtaining supplemental information, permitting amendments of technical offers, or amending the purchase description; 3. Accomplish paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section prior to soliciting priced bids; and 4. Award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the best value to the commonwealth.
LouisianaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
MaineAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
MarylandAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
MD STATE FIN & PROC § 13-103
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(b)(1) Whenever a procurement officer determines that an initial preparation of specifications for price bids is impracticable, the invitation for bids may: (i) include a request for unpriced technical offers or samples; and (ii) direct bidders to submit price bids: 1. with the unpriced technical offers or samples; or 2. after the unit evaluates the technical offers or samples and finds that they are acceptable under the criteria set forth in the invitation for bids. (2) A unit shall consider the prices submitted by bidders whose technical offers or samples have been found acceptable. (3) Price bids may not be opened until after the unit has completed evaluation of the technical offers or samples. (4)(i) A price bid may not be opened at any time if the bid is submitted by a bidder whose technical offer or sample has been evaluated as unacceptable to the unit. (ii) A procurement officer shall return an unopened price bid submitted by a bidder whose technical offer or sample has been evaluated as unacceptable. Public notice of invitations for bids (c)(1) A unit shall give public notice of an invitation for bids before bid opening in accordance with this subsection. (2) A unit shall give reasonable notice that shall be at least 10 days before bid opening. (3) The unit shall publish notice in eMaryland Marketplace at least 20 days before bid opening if: (i) the procurement officer reasonably expects bid prices to exceed $50,000 or a lower amount set by the Board by regulation in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article; and (ii) at least part of the procurement contract is to be performed in this State or the District of Columbia. (4) In addition to any notice required under this subsection, a unit may publish notice of an invitation for bids: (i) on a bid board or eMaryland Marketplace; or (ii) in a newspaper, periodical, or trade journal.
MassachusettsAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
MichiganAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
MinnesotaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
MississippiAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
12 MS ADC Pt. 6, R. 3.106
Citation Language:
(8) Multi-Step Sealed Bidding When it is considered impractical to initially prepare a purchase description to support an award based on price, an Invitation for Bids may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced offers to be followed by an Invitation for Bids limited to those bidders whose offers have been qualified under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation.
MissouriAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
Comments:
The Central Procurement Office does have authority to conduct a shortlisting process as part of our competitive negotiations. Citations: 1) Section 34.042.3, RSMo: Those offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for negotiation and subsequent revision of proposals; however, a request for proposal may set forth the manner for determining which offerors are eligible for negotiation, including, but not limited to, the use of shortlisting. (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=34.042 ) 1) 1 Mo Code of State Regulations 40-1.050(22)(B)1: Negotiations may be conducted with only a shortlist of offerors who have submitted proposals if the solicitation permits shortlisting and if the solicitation identifies the method by which the shortlist of offerors will be determined. Shortlisting may also be used to limit the number of offerors demonstrating their products or solutions, or having their products or solutions examined or tested by the agency. Even if shortlisting is permitted, negotiations may still be conducted with all potentially acceptable offerors; (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/1csr/1c40-1.pdf )
MontanaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
NebraskaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
NevadaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
New HampshireAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
New JerseyAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
New MexicoAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
NM ADC 1.4.1.27
Citation Language:
1.4.1.27 MULTI-STEP SEALED BIDS: A. General. Multi-step bidding is a variant of the competitive sealed bidding method. This method may be utilized when the state purchasing agent or a central purchasing office makes a determination that it is impractical initially to prepare specifications to support an award based on price, or that specifications are inadequate or are too general to permit full and free competition without technical evaluation and discussion. B. Phased process. Multi-step bidding is a phased process which combines elements of both the competitive sealed proposal method, seeking necessary information or unpriced technical offers in the initial phase; and regular competitive sealed bidding, inviting bidders who submitted technically acceptable offers in the initial phase, to submit competitive sealed price bids on the technical offers in the final phase. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. If time is a factor, the state purchasing agent or a central purchasing office may require offerors to submit a separate sealed bid during the initial phase to be opened after the technical evaluation. C. Public notice. Whenever multi-step sealed bids are used, public notice for the first phase shall be given in accordance with 1.4.1.17 NMAC of this rule. Public notice is not required for the second phase.
New YorkAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
North CarolinaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
North DakotaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
ND ST 54-44.4-06
Citation Language:
1. For purposes of this chapter, specification means a description of all required physical, design, performance, functional, and other characteristics of a commodity or service the purchaser requires and, consequently, what a bidder must offer. The office of management and budget and institutions of higher education shall develop similar specifications for purchases of commodities and services of high common usage. State agencies and institutions shall provide such assistance as may be requested by the office of management and budget and the institutions of higher education in the development of specifications. The office of management and budget and the institutions of higher education shall implement such procedures as are necessary for the inspection, testing, and acceptance of commodities or services to determine that those received are in conformity with contract specifications. 2. When it is determined to be impractical to initially prepare a purchase description to support an award based on price, a solicitation may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced offers to be followed by a competitive bidding or competitive proposal process limited to those bidders or offerors found to be qualified under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation.
OhioAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
OklahomaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
OregonAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
OR ADC 137-047-0257
Citation Language:
(1) Generally. A Contracting Agency may procure Goods or Services by using multistep sealed bidding under ORS 279B.055(12). (2) Phased Process. Multistep sealed bidding is a phased Procurement process that seeks information or unpriced submittals in the first phase combined with regular competitive sealed bidding, inviting Bidders who submitted technically eligible submittals in the first phase to submit competitive sealed price Bids in the second phase. The Contract must be Awarded to the lowest Responsible Bidder. (3) Public Notice. When a Contracting Agency uses multistep sealed bidding, the Contract Agency shall give public notice for the first phase in accordance with OAR 137-047-0300. Public notice is not required for the second phase. However, a Contracting Agency shall give notice of the second phase to all Bidders, inform Bidders of the right to protest Addenda issued after the initial Closing under OAR 137-047-0430, and inform Bidders excluded from the second phase of the right, if any, to protest their exclusion under OAR 137-047-0720. (4) Procedures Generally. In addition to the procedures set forth in OAR 137-047-0300 through 137-047-0490, a Contracting Agency shall employ the procedures set forth in this rule for multistep sealed bidding and in the Invitation to Bid. (5) Procedure for Phase One of Multistep Sealed Bidding. (a) Form. A Contracting Agency shall initiate multistep sealed bidding by issuing an Invitation to Bid in the form and manner required for competitive sealed Bids except as provided in this Rule. In addition to the requirements set forth OAR 137-047-0255(2), the multistep Invitation to Bid must state: (A) That the solicitation is a multistep sealed Bid Procurement and describe the process the Contracting Agency will use to conduct the Procurement; (B) That the Contracting Agency requests unpriced submittals and that the Contracting Agency will consider price Bids only in the second phase and only from those Bidders whose unpriced submittals are found eligible in the first phase; (C) Whether Bidders must submit price Bids at the same time as unpriced submittals and, if so, that Bidders must submit the price Bids in a separate sealed envelope; (D) The criteria to be used in the evaluation of unpriced submittals; (b) Evaluation. The Contracting Agency shall evaluate unpriced submittals in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid. (6) Procedure for Phase Two of Multistep Sealed Bidding. (a) After the completion of phase one, if the Contracting Agency does not cancel the Solicitation, the Contracting Agency shall invite each eligible Bidder to submit a price Bid. (b) A Contracting Agency shall conduct phase two as any other competitive sealed Bid Procurement except: (A) As specifically set forth in this rule or the Invitation to Bid; (B) No public notice need be given of the invitation to submit price Bids because such notice was previously given.
PennsylvaniaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
PA ST 62 Pa.C.S.A. § 512(h)
Citation Language:
(h) Multistep sealed bidding.--When it is considered impractical to prepare initially a procurement description to support an award based on price, an invitation for bids may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced bids, to be followed by an invitation for bids requesting priced bids from responsible bidders of the first solicitation.
Puerto RicoAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
Rhode IslandAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
South CarolinaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
South DakotaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
TennesseeAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
TexasAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
US Virgin IslandsAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
UtahAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Partial Authorization
Citation:
UT ADC R131-4-401A
Citation Language:
(1) When it is considered impractical to prepare initially a purchase description to support an award based on price, an invitation for bids may be issued requesting the submission of unpriced offers (statement of qualifications) to be followed by an invitation for bids limited to those bidders whose offers have been qualified under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation. (2) Description. Multi-step sealed bidding is a two-phase process. In the first phase, bidders shall submit a statement of qualifications to be evaluated. In the second phase, bidders whose statement of qualifications are determined to be acceptable during the first phase shall be invited to submit price bids. (3) Use. Multi-step sealed bidding may be used when the executive director deems it to be in the interest of the state. (4) Procedure for First Phase. The first phase shall be processed in accordance with the notice, substance and procedural requirements of a request for proposal under R131-4-408. (5) The second phase shall be processed in accordance with the applicable substance and procedural requirements of a competitive sealed bid under R131-4-401. No public notice will be provided for this invitation. KEY: contracts, public buildings, procurement
VermontAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
VirginiaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Partial Authorization
Citation:
APSPM 6.4-6.6
Citation Language:
Two-step competitive sealed bidding is used when it is impractical to initially prepare a definitive purchase description to support an award based on prices. In such instances an IFB is issued requesting the submission of unpriced technical proposals, to be followed by an IFB for a price, limited to those bidders whose offers have been qualified under the criteria set forth in the first solicitation. There is no negotiation in the two-step competitive bid process; however, the agency at its option may request information from bidders to clarify material contained in their technical proposals.
WashingtonAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
West VirginiaAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
Full Authorization
Citation:
W. Va. §§ 5A-3-10b and W. Va. §§ 5A-3-10e
Citation Language:
(a) The director may utilize best value procurement to enter into a contract when he or she determines in writing that it is advantageous to the state. (b) A solicitation for bids under best value procurement shall be made in the same manner as provided in § 5A-3-10 of this code. (c) Best value procurement awards shall be based on criteria set forth in the solicitation and information contained in the proposals submitted in response to the solicitation. Those criteria include, but are not limited to, price and the total cost of acquiring, operating, maintaining, and supporting a commodity or service over its projected lifetime, as well as technical criteria. The technical criteria may include, but are not limited to, the evaluated technical merit of the bidder’s bid or proposal, the bidder’s past performance, the degree to which a proposal exceeds other proposals in technical merit, the utility of any novel or unrequested items in the proposal, and the evaluated probability of performing the requirements stated in the solicitation on time, with high quality, and in a manner that accomplishes the business objectives set forth in the solicitation. (d) The award must be made to the highest scoring responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined, in writing, to be most advantageous to the state, taking into consideration all evaluation factors set forth in the best value solicitation. (e) The director may not use best value procurement to enter into government construction contracts, including, but not limited to, those set forth in § 5-22-1 et seq. of this code. W. Va. Code Ann. § 5A-3-10b (West) (a) Subject to the limitations of this section, the director may permit spending units to procure commodities and services from a preapproved vendor through a prequalification agreement and delegated prequalification bidding if the director determines the process is fair, economical, and in the best interests of the state. (b) Definitions. -- For purposes of this section: “Prequalification agreement” means an agreement, having a term of no more than three years, between the Purchasing Division and at least two prequalified vendors authorizing a spending unit to purchase a commodity or service on a recurrent basis through the delegated prequalification bidding process defined in the prequalification agreement. “Prequalified vendor” means a “vendor”, as that term is defined in § 5A-1-1 of this code, that has entered into a prequalification agreement with the Purchasing Division and may participate in the delegated prequalification bidding subject to the terms and conditions of the prequalification agreement. “Delegated prequalification bidding” means the competitive bidding process whereby the prequalified vendors that are parties to a prequalification agreement may submit sealed bids directly to spending units to provide a commodity or service identified in the prequalification agreement subject to the limitations set forth in this section. (c) Prequalification agreement. -- (1) For each prequalification agreement, the director shall set forth the requirements, technical or otherwise, under which a vendor may be qualified to supply a commodity or service through the delegated prequalification bidding. For each prequalification agreement, the director shall follow the notice and advertising requirements set forth in § 5A-3-10 of this code. (2) A prequalification agreement may authorize the delegated prequalification bidding for only one type of commodity or service. (3) A vendor may submit information to the director to establish that it meets the requirements set forth in the prequalification agreement. (4) If the director determines that a vendor meets the requirements set forth in the prequalification agreement, the vendor may enter into the prequalification agreement as a prequalified vendor. (d) Delegated prequalification bidding procedures. -- (1) A spending unit may commence the delegated prequalification bidding process by issuing a request for a commodity or service identified in the prequalification agreement stating in the request the quantity of the commodity or if a service, the scope of work to be completed, to be procured. (2) The prequalified vendor that submits the lowest bid in response to the request shall be awarded the procurement. (3) The delegated prequalification bidding may not be utilized for any request for commodities or services anticipated to cost more than $1 million, unless approved in writing by the Director of Purchasing. The state may not issue a series of orders each anticipated to cost less than $1 million to circumvent the monetary limitation in this subsection. The limit expressed herein applies to each delegated prequalification bid conducted pursuant to the prequalification agreement and not to total spending under the prequalification agreement. (e) Rule-making authority. -- The Director of the Purchasing Division shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of § 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement this section, including, but not limited to, provisions to establish procedures for the solicitation and authorization of prequalification agreements, prequalification of vendors, and implementation of delegated prequalification bidding.
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WisconsinAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
WyomingAuthorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding:
Authorization for Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding
Status:
No Authorization
