Chapter 8 - Local Public Contracts Law Flashcards
Who appoints the Purchasing Agent?
The Governing Body appoints the Purchasing Agent.
What is the benefit of the Purchasing Agent being certified as a QPA?
When the Purchasing Agent holds a QPA it allows for a higher bid threshold.
What is the standard bid threshold?
The standard bid threshold is $17,500.
What is higher bid threshold when Purchasing Agent is QPA certified?
When Purchasing Agent is QPA certified, the bid threshold is $40,000.
How are bid thresholds changed?
The Governor in consultation with the Department of the Treasury shall no later than March 1st of every 5th year adjust bid threshold amounts.
When will adjusted bid thresholds become effective?
Adjustments shall become effective on July 1st of the year in which the change was made.
Provide examples of competitive contracting exempt from public bidding.
Emergency medical, proprietary computer software or hardware, laboratory testing, food services, patient care are examples of competitive contracting exempt from public bidding.
Contracts are awarded by____________ within _____ days of receipt.
Contracts are awarded by RESOLUTION within 60 days of receipt.
Contract law requires that all contracts or purchases above the formal bid threshold be awarded to ________________
Contract law requires that all contracts or purchases above the formal bid threshold be awarded to lowest responsible bidder.
RfPs must be published how many days in advance of the deadline for submissions?
RfPs must be published 20 many days in advance of the deadline for submissions?
The contracting unit may charge how much to recover the cost of reproduction of the RfP documentation?
The contracting unit may charge no more than either $50 or the actual costs whichever is higher to recover the cost of reproduction of the RfP documentation?
Services which are specialized and qualitative in nature requiring expertise, extensive training in the field of endeavor is called a what?
Services which are specialized and qualitative in nature requiring expertise, extensive training in the field of endeavor is called EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES or EUSs.
What is the maximum duration of contracts?
The maximum duration of contracts is 24 months.
What is the maximum duration for professional service contracts?
The maximum duration of professional services contracts is 12 months.
