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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 25. INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION |
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Article 25IAC2. PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Rule 25IAC2-5. Solicitation of Bids |
Section 25IAC2-5-1. Projects less than $75,000; criteria for bid exemption
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(a) When the estimated cost of construction is less than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), contracts may be issued without taking competitive bids upon receipt of at least one (1) offer from contractors interested in the subject project.
(b) Competitive bids shall not be required for contractual services where:
(1) no competition exists, such as:
(A) manufacturer representatives' expert service on specialized equipment; and
(B) rates or prices are fixed by law or ordinance; or
(2) purchases are made from the United States government.
Competitive bids shall not be required for repair parts for machinery or equipment that can only be procured from the manufacturer of the machinery or equipment. (Indiana Department of Administration; Public Works Division Sec E,1; filed Feb 29, 1972, 4:10 p.m.: Rules and Regs. 1973, p.4; filed Feb 3, 1982, 1:05 p.m.: 5 IR 511; readopted filed Nov 20, 2001, 9:30 a.m.: 25 IR 1265; filed Nov 14, 2007, 11:10 a.m.: 20071212-IR-025060515FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2013, 1:38 p.m.: 20131113-IR-025130403RFA)