Section 80IAC8-3-1. Methods of source selection; contracts

   (a) Contracts for:

(1) purchased services;

(2) supplies exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); or

(3) administrative services for group insurance or insurance authorized under IC 4-13-1-17 (if the annual premium exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000));

must be awarded by the contracts department under section 4, 5, 8 or 9 of this rule unless another method is authorized under this rule.

  (b) Contracts for professional or personal services may be procured using any procedure appropriate.

  (c) The contracts or purchasing department shall determine which method shall be used under this rule.

  (d) The purchase of supplies that do not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) does not require a contract.

  (e) The purchase of:

(1) services; and

(2) supplies that exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);

requires a contract. (State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 8-3-1; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA)