Guide to State Procurement
American Bar Association (Verlag)
978-1-63905-185-4 (ISBN)
A listing of purchasing laws and regulations
Descriptions of purchasing methods
An explanation of:
Bid protest procedures
Contract claims processes, and
Administrative and judicial review
Those involved in state procurement -- government officials, contract administrators, attorneys, and contractors -- will find the information in this Guide to be invaluable.
Melissa J. "Missy" Copeland is a partner in the law firm of Schmidt & Copeland LLC and focuses her practice on state and local government contracts and business litigation matters. Missy has extensive experience advising on state and local government contracts, having handled matters dealing with the law of nearly all states as well as Puerto Rico. Missy has represented clients across the country before administrative tribunals, state and federal courts, and in arbitration proceedings. Missy is licensed to practice in North and South Carolina. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the Middle District of North Carolina, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the District of Colorado. Missy has served as a special assistant solicitor for the Office of the Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. Missy is actively involved in the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association serving on the Section Council, as co-chair of the State and Local Procurement Division, as the North Carolina State Chair, and as co-chair of the State Law Database Coordination Committee. She is the recipient of the Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. Pro Bono Award and the S.C. Attorney General's Award of Appreciation. She was also named a 2008 BTI Client Service All-Star. Missy speaks regularly on government contract issues, including a seminar entitled "Government Contracts," for "The Ladder to Success Continuing Legal Education Program" in October 2006. She spoke at the First Annual State and Local Procurement Symposium on "Federal Civil and Criminal Liabilities." She also spoke at the South Carolina Administrative and Regulatory Law Association Educational Seminar and Annual Meeting in September 2005 on procurement issues. In addition to speaking on these issues, she has also written many articles, including "Getting the Government to Play by Its Own Rules," printed in Government Contract Litigation Best Practices: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Regulations, Planning Defensively, and Successfully Litigating Government Contracts in April 2006. She is the author of "State and Local Procurement: It's a Different World," published in The Procurement Lawyer in 2004 and "Learning Government Purchasing Lingo," published in the South Carolina Business Journal in February 2005. Missy earned a bachelor of arts degree from The College of Charleston and a juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
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Alabama
Procurement Rules and Regulations
1
I. Statutory Reference
1
A. Procurement/Purchasing
Statutes
1
B. Other
Applicable Statutes
1
II. Regulations
2
III. Source Selection
2
IV. Bid Protests and Contract Disputes
2
A. Bid
Protests
2
B. Bid
Protest Appeals
3
C. Contract
Disputes
4
D. Suspension
and Debarment
4
V. Administrative and Judicial Review
4
A. Administrative
Review
4
B. Judicial
Review
4
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption or
Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code
5
VII. Cooperative Purchasing
5
A. Authority
5
B. Requirements
5
Alaska Procurement Rules and Regulations
7
I.
Statutory Reference 7
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 7
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 8
II.
Regulations 8
III.
Source Selection 9
A.
Small
Procurements (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.320) 9
1.
Written
or Oral Quotations for Procurements between
$10,000 and $50,000 9
2.
Written
Quotations for Procurements between
$50,000 and $100,000 9
3.
Award Notification 9
B.
Invitation to Bid (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.110) 10
C.
Request for Proposals 10
1.
Discussion
with Responsible Offerors and Revisions
to Proposals 11
D.
Limited
Competition Procurements (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.305) 11
E.
Single
Source Procurements (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.300) 11
F.
Construction
Manager General Contractor Contract
(Alaska Statutes
§ 36.30.309) 12
G.
Emergency
Procurements (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.310) 12
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 13
A.
Bid Protests 13
1.
Filing
of a Protest (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.560) 13
2.
Time
for Filing a Protest (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.565) 13
3.
Notice
of a Protest (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.570) 13
4.
Stay of Award (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.575) 13
5.
Decision
by the Procurement Officer (Alaska Statutes
§ 36.30.580) 14
6.
Protest
Remedies (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.585) 14
B.
Bid
Protest Appeal (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.590) 14
1.
Notice
and Copy of Protest Appeal (Alaska Statutes
§ 36.30.595) 14
2.
Stay of
Award during Protest Appeal (Alaska Statutes
§ 36.30.600) 14
C.
Contract Disputes
15
1.
Contract
Claims (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.620) 15
2.
Contract
Claims Appeals (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.625) 16
D.
Suspension and Debarment 16
1.
Authority (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.635) 16
2.
Notice (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.645) 16
3.
Hearing (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.650) 17
4.
Period of Effect
(Alaska Statutes § 36.30.635) 17
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 17
A.
Administrative Review
17
B.
Judicial Review 17
1.
Judicial
Appeal (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.685) 17
2.
Judicial Decisions
17
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 18
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 18
A.
Authority (Alaska Statutes § 36.30.700) 18
B.
Requirements 18
Arizona Procurement Rules and Regulations
19
I.
Statutory Reference 19
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 19
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 21
1.
Lobbying Laws
21
2.
Ethics Laws 21
3.
Anti-Bribery Statutes
21
C.
Opinions of the Office of the Attorney General 21
II.
Regulations 22
III.
Source Selection 23
A.
Traditional Bid Process 24
B.
Alternative Methods of Project Delivery 24
C.
Public-Private Partnerships 24
D.
Requests for Proposals 25
E.
Construction Delivery
Methods 25
1.
Design-Bid-Build 25
2.
Design-Build 25
3.
CMAR 26
4.
Job-Order-Contracting 26
F.
Bonds 26
1.
Bid Security
Bonds 26
2.
Payment Bonds
26
3.
Performance Bonds
26
4.
Retention 27
G.
Mandatory Contract
Provisions 27
H.
Procurement Pointers
28
I.
Socioeconomic Policies
28
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes
29
A.
Bid Protests 29
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 29
C.
Contract Disputes
30
1.
Contract Claims
30
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 30
D.
Suspension and Debarment 30
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 31
A.
Administrative Review
31
B.
Judicial Review 31
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 34
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing
34
A.
Authority 34
B.
Requirements 34
Arkansas Procurement Rules and Regulations 35
I.
Statutory Reference 35
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 35
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 40
II.
Regulations 40
III.
Source Selection 41
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes
41
A.
Bid Protests 41
1.
Deadlines 41
2.
Form and Filing 42
3.
Stay of Procurement 42
4.
Decision 42
5.
Costs 42
6.
Private Action
42
B.
Contract Disputes
43
C.
Suspension and Debarment 43
1.
Suspension 43
2.
Debarment 43
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 43
A.
Administrative Review
43
B.
Judicial Review 44
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 44
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 44
A.
Authority 44
B.
Requirements 45
California Procurement Rules and Regulations 47
I.
Statutory Reference 47
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 47
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 47
II.
Regulations 48
A. CCR Title 2 (Administration), Division 2 (Financial Operations), Chapter 3 (Department of General Services) 48
B.
State Administrative Manual 48
C.
State Contracting Manual 48
D.
Executive Orders and Management
Memos 48
E.
Standard
Contract Language and Model Language 49
III.
Source Selection 49
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes
49
A.
Bid Protests 49
1.
PCC
Section 10306—Protests of Contracts or Purchase Orders 49
2.
PCC
Section 12102.2(g)—Protest Procedures for IT Awards 50
3.
PCC
Sections 12125–12129—The Alternative Protest
Pilot Project 50
4.
PCC
Sections 19100–19102—Claims and Disputes 50
5.
CCR
Title 1, Division 2, Chapter 1, Section 1000 et seq.—
General APA Hearing Procedures
50
6. CCR
Title 2, Division 2, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1.5, Section 1195—Contract Protest
Procedures; Protest
Procedures for Consulting
and Services Contracts 50
7.
SCM 50
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 50
C.
Contract Disputes
51
1.
Contract Claims
51
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 51
D.
Suspension and Debarment 51
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 52
A.
Administrative Review 52
B.
Judicial Review 52
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 52
VII. Cooperative Purchasing
52
A. Authority
52
B. Requirements
52
Colorado Procurement Rules and Regulations 55
I.
Statutory Reference 55
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 55
B.
Other Applicable Law 60
II.
Regulations 61
III.
Source Selection 62
A.
Qualification
and Duties of Bidders and Offerors 62
1.
Responsibility and Prequalification 62
2.
Cost or Pricing Data
62
B.
Invitation for Bids 62
C.
Request for Proposals 62
D.
Invitation for Best Value Bids 63
E.
Small Purchases 63
F.
Sole Source Procurements 63
G.
Emergency Procurements 63
H.
Other Possible
Procurement 63
I.
Legislative
Declaration—Nonprofit Set-Asides 64
J.
Special Considerations 64
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes
65
A.
Bid Protests 65
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 65
C.
Contract Disputes
65
D.
Suspension and Debarment 65
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 66
A.
Administrative Review
66
B.
Judicial Review 67
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 67
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 67
A.
Authority 67
B.
Requirements 68
Connecticut Procurement Rules and Regulations 69
I.
Statutory Reference 69
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 69
1.
Department
of Administrative Services, Division
of Procurement Services 69
2.
DAS, Division
of Construction 72
3.
DAS, Division of Information Technology 73
4.
State Contracting Standards Board 74
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 77
1.
Connecticut
Code of Ethics—Chapter 10 of Title 1 77
2. Large
State Contracts: Certifications—CGS Sections 4-250 and 4-252 and Governor M.
Jodi Rell’s Executive
Order No. 1, Section
8 77
3.
Connecticut
Campaign Contribution Certification—
CGS Section 9-612(g) 77
4.
In-State Contracting Preferences 77
II.
Regulations 78
III.
Source Selection 78
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding (CGS § 4a-57) 78
B.
Competitive
Sealed Proposals and Negotiations (CGS § 4a-57
and Regulations of
Connecticut State Agencies § 4a-52-16) 78
C.
Sole
Source Procurement (Regulations of Connecticut State
Agencies § 4a-52-15) 78
D. Waiver
of Bid or Proposal Requirement for Emergency Purchases or for Extraordinary
Conditions (CGS § 4a-58
and Regulations of
Connecticut State Agencies § 4a-52-20) 78
E.
Cooperative
Purchasing (CGS §§ 4a-53 and 4a-53a) 78
F.
Small Purchases
(General Letter No. 71) 79
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes
79
A.
Bid Protests 79
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 79
C.
Contract Claims 79
D.
Suspension and Debarment 79
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 80
A.
Administrative Review
80
B.
Judicial Review 80
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 80
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 80
A.
Authority 80
B.
Requirements 80
Delaware Procurement Rules and Regulations 81
I.
Statutory Reference 81
II.
Regulations 81
III.
Source Selection 82
A.
Materiel
and Nonprofessional Services (Delaware Code Tit. 29,
§§ 6922–6939) 82
1.
Competitive
Sealed Bids or Requests for Proposals 82
2.
Sole Source Procurement 83
3.
Three Written Quotes 83
4.
Open Market Purchase 83
5.
Emergency Procurement
83
B.
Public
Works Contracts (Delaware Code Tit. 29, §§ 6960–6970) 83
1.
Competitive Sealed Bids 83
2.
Three Letter Bids 84
3.
Open Market Purchase 84
4.
Sole Source Procurement 84
5.
Prevailing Wage Requirements 84
6.
Emergency Procurement
84
7.
Contractor
and Subcontractor Registration 84
C.
Professional
Services (Delaware Code Tit. 29, §§ 6980–6987) 85
1.
RFP 85
2.
Open Market Purchase 85
3.
Sole Source Procurement 85
D.
Violations
and Penalties (Delaware Code Tit. 29, § 6903) 85
E.
Central
Contracting (Delaware Code Tit. 29, §§ 6910–6915) 86
F.
Multiple
Source Contracting (Delaware Code Tit. 29, §§ 6926,
6966, 6986) 86
G.
Purchase of Used Materiel
or Equipment (Delaware
Code
Tit. 29, § 6934) 86
H.
Energy
Performance Contracting (Delaware Code Tit. 29,
§§ 6971–6976) 86
I.
Exceptions (Delaware
Code Tit. 29, § 6904) 86
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 87
A.
Bid Protests 87
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 88
C.
Contract Disputes
88
D.
Suspension
and Debarment (Delaware Code Tit. 29, § 6962(d)(14)) 88
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 88
A.
Administrative Review
88
B.
Judicial Review 88
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 89
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 89
A.
Authority 89
B.
Requirements 89
District of Columbia Procurement Rules and Regulations 91
I.
Statutory Reference 91
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 91
1.
District
of Columbia Procurement Practices Reform Act 91
2.
Public-Private Partnership Act 94
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 95
1.
General 95
2.
Federal
Laws Related to Procurement Expressly Applicable
to the District Government
95
3.
Federal
Laws Related to Procurement That District
of Columbia Government
Requires Contractors to Follow 96
4.
District
of Columbia Laws Related to Procurement
That District Contractors
Are Required to Follow 96
5.
District
of Columbia Laws Imposing Criminal or Civil Liability 97
6.
General
District of Columbia Laws That Contractors
Are Required to Follow
98
II.
Regulations 98
A.
Authority to Issue Procurement Rules 98
B.
Procurement
Rules Pertaining to the PPRA and Related Statutes 98
C. Procurement Rules Pertaining to District Government
Agencies Exempt from the PPRA 100
III.
Source Selection 100
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 100
B.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 100
C.
Sole Source Procurements 101
D.
Emergency Procurements 101
E.
Human Care Procurements 101
F.
Small Purchase
Procurements 102
G.
Special Pilot Procurements 102
H.
Reverse Auctions
102
I.
Procurements
through a General Services Administration
Schedule 102
J.
Cooperative Agreements 102
K.
Procurements
through the District of Columbia Supply Schedule 102
L.
Infrastructure Facilities and Services 103
M.
Exemptions
from Competition Requirements 103
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 103
A.
Bid Protests 103
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 103
C.
Contract Disputes
104
1.
Contract Claims
104
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 104
D.
Debarment and Suspension 105
1.
Grounds for Suspension or Debarment 105
2.
Procedure
for Suspension and Debarment 105
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 106
A.
Administrative Review
106
B.
Judicial Review 106
1.
Review
of Contested Cases by the District of Columbia
Court of Appeals 106
2.
Review
of Noncontested Cases by the Superior Court
of the District of Columbia 107
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 108
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 108
A.
Authority 108
B.
Requirements 108
Florida Procurement Rules and Regulations 111
I.
Statutory Reference 111
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 112
1.
Primary Procurement Statutes 112
2.
Other Procurement Statutes 112
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 115
1.
Florida’s
Public Records Act and Sunshine Law 115
2.
Lobbying Laws
115
3.
Ethics Laws 116
4.
Anti-Bribery Statute
116
C. Opinions of the Office of the Attorney
General 117
II.
Regulations 117
III.
Source Selection 120
A.
Procurement Methods
120
B.
Mandatory Contract
Provisions 120
C.
Socioeconomic Policies
121
1.
Minority Business Enterprise Policies 121
2.
Preferences 121
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 122
A.
Bid Protests 122
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 123
C.
Contract Disputes
124
1.
Contract Claims
124
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 124
D.
Suspension and Debarment 124
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 125
A.
Administrative Review
125
B.
Judicial Review 125
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 131
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 131
A.
Authority 131
B.
Requirements 131
Georgia Procurement Rules and Regulations 133
I.
Statutory Reference 133
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 133
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 136
II.
Regulations 136
III.
Source Selection 136
A.
Request for Quotes 136
B.
Request for Proposals 136
C.
Request for Qualified Contractors
136
D.
Reverse Auctions
137
E.
Emergency Purchases
137
F.
Sole Source Purchases 137
G.
Cooperative Purchasing 137
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 137
A.
Bid Protests 137
1.
Deadlines 137
2.
Standing 138
3.
Form and Filing 138
4.
Stay of Procurement 139
5.
Hearing 139
6.
Decision 139
7.
Remedies 139
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 139
1.
Deadline 139
2.
Standing 139
3.
Form and Filing 140
4.
Stay of Procurement 140
5.
Hearing 140
6.
Decision 140
C.
Contract Disputes
140
D.
Suspension and Debarment 140
1.
Suspension 140
2.
Debarment 141
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 141
A.
Administrative Review
141
B.
Judicial Review 141
1.
Judicial Decisions
142
2.
Attorney General
Decisions 142
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 142
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 143
A.
Authority 143
B.
Requirements 143
Hawaii Procurement Rules and Regulations 145
I.
Statutory Reference 145
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 145
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 150
II.
Regulations 150
III.
Source Selection 152
A.
Methods
for Purchases of Goods, Services, and Construction 152
1.
Competitive
Sealed Bidding (Invitation for Bids) 152
2.
Competitive
Sealed Proposals (Request for Proposals) 152
3.
Multi-Step IFB
152
4.
Professional Services
152
5.
Small Purchases
153
6.
Sole Source 153
7.
Emergency Procurements
153
B.
Methods
for Purchases of Health and Human Services 153
C.
Exemptions 154
D.
Preferences 154
E.
Modes of Procurement 155
1.
E-Quote Bidding
155
2.
Price/Vendor List
155
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 156
A.
Bid Protests 156
1.
Deadlines, Form, and Filing 156
2.
Stay of Procurement 157
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 157
C.
Contract Disputes
157
D.
Suspension and Debarment 157
1.
Debarment 158
2.
Suspension 158
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 158
A.
Administrative Review
158
B.
Judicial Review 159
1.
Review of Administrative Decisions 159
2.
Judicial Action on Contract Disputes 160
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 160
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 160
A.
Authority 160
B.
Requirements 161
Idaho Procurement Rules and Regulations
163
I.
Statutory Reference 163
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 163
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 164
1.
Exemptions
from the State Procurement Act 164
2.
Evidence,
Public Writings, section 9-301 et seq. As amended
and repealed. 164
3.
Highways
and Bridges, Appropriations, section 40-701 et seq. 164
4.
Highways
and Bridges, Contracts-Bids, section 40-901 et seq. 164
5.
Crimes
and Punishments, Public Funds and Securities,
section 18-5701
et seq. 164
6.
Ethics
in Government, section 74-401 et seq. 164
7.
Prohibitions
against Contracts with Officers, section
74-501 et seq. 164
8.
Purchasing
by Political Subdivisions, section 67-2801 et seq. 165
9.
Idaho
Public Works Licensing, section 54-1905 et seq. 165
II.
Regulations 165
A.
Regulations 165
B.
Policy Directives 165
III.
Source Selection 169
A.
Noncompetitive and Emergency
Purchases 169
B.
Small Purchases 169
C.
Sole Source Purchases 169
D.
Formal Sealed Bids or Proposals 169
E.
Reverse Auctions
170
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 170
A.
Bid Protests 170
1.
Deadlines 170
2.
Standing 170
3.
Stay of Procurement 170
4.
Hearing 170
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 171
1.
Deadline 171
2.
Filing 171
3.
Stay of Procurement 171
4.
Hearing 171
C.
Contract Disputes
171
D.
Suspension and Debarment 171
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 172
A.
Administrative Review
172
B.
Judicial Review 172
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 172
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 172
A.
Authority 172
B.
Requirements 172
Illinois Procurement Rules and Regulations
175
I.
Statutory Reference 175
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 175
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 175
II.
Regulations 175
A.
General
Procurement Rules—Department of Central
Management Services
175
1.
Subpart A: General 175
2.
Subpart B: Procurement Rules 176
3.
Subpart C: Procurement Authority
176
4.
Subpart
D: Publicizing Procurement Actions 176
5.
Subpart
E: Source Selection and Contract Formation 176
6.
Subpart
F: Suppliers, Prequalification, and Responsibility 176
7.
Subpart
G: Bid, Proposal, and Performance Security 177
8.
Subpart H: Specifications and Samples 177
9.
Subpart I: Contracts 177
10.
Subpart K: Working Conditions
177
11.
Subpart
M: Construction, Construction-Related
Professional Services
177
12.
Subpart
N: Real Property Leases and Capital
Improvement Leases
177
13.
Subpart O: Preferences 177
14.
Subpart P: Ethics 177
15.
Subpart Q: Concessions 178
16.
Subpart R: Cooperative Purchasing 178
17.
Subpart S: Protests 178
18.
Subpart
W: Miscellaneous Provisions of General Applicability 178
19.
Social
Policies Applicable to All Contracts 178
B.
Supplemental Rules for Other Agencies 178
III.
Source Selection 179
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 179
B.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 179
C.
Small Purchases
Threshold 180
D.
Sole Source Procurements 180
E.
Emergency Purchases
180
F.
Types of Contracts Available
180
G.
Notification of Intended Subcontractors
180
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 181
A.
Bid Protests 181
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 181
C.
Contract Disputes
182
1.
Contract Claims
182
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 182
D.
Suspension and Debarment 182
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 182
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 183
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 183
A.
Authority 183
B.
Requirements 183
Indiana Procurement Rules and Regulations 185
I.
Statutory Reference 185
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 185
1.
Title 4: State Public Works 185
2.
Title
5, Article 22: The Public Purchasing Statute 186
3.
Title 8, Article 23: INDOT 186
4.
Title
36, Article 1, Chapter 12: Local Public Works Projects 187
II.
Regulations 187
A.
IDOA 187
B.
INDOT 187
III.
Source Selection 187
A.
Title 4
Procurements (State Public Works) 187
1.
Qualifications
for State Public Works Projects 187
2.
Bidding Requirements 187
3.
Bid Opening and Award of Contracts 188
4.
Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages 189
5.
Energy Cost Savings Contracts 190
6.
Use of Energy-Efficient Technology 190
B.
Title 5 Procurements 190
1.
Contracts with the State
190
2.
Public Purchasing 191
C.
Title 8: INDOT 194
1.
Bidder Prequalification
194
2.
Emergency Procurements
194
3.
Bidding Procedures
194
4.
Labor Provisions 196
5.
Claims against
the Contractor 196
D.
Title 36: Local Public Works 196
1.
Bidding Procedures
196
2.
Award and Time to Commence 197
3.
Bond Requirements 197
4.
Changes 198
5.
Contractor
Requirements and Antidiscrimination 198
6. Completion and Final Payment 198
E.
Preferences and Set-Aside Programs 199
1.
Small Business
Set-Asides 199
2.
Minority
Business Enterprise/Woman-Owned Business
Enterprise Participation Goals 199
3.
Construction Projects
200
4.
Veteran-Owned Businesses 200
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 200
A.
Bid Protests 200
1.
Public Works
200
2.
Title 5 201
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 201
C.
Contract Disputes
201
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 202
A.
Bid Protests 202
B.
Claims 203
1.
Claims against
the State 203
2.
Claims against
Counties 203
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 203
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 203
A.
Authority 203
B.
Requirements 203
Iowa Procurement Rules and Regulations
205
I.
Statutory Reference 205
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 205
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 206
1.
Counties,
Municipalities, and Utilities Procurements 206
2.
Ethics Law 206
3.
Open Records
206
II.
Regulations 207
III.
Source Selection 209
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 209
B.
Competitive Negotiations 210
C.
Sole Source Procurement 210
D.
Emergency Procurements 210
E.
Professional Services 210
F.
Cooperative Purchasing
210
G.
Master Agreement
210
H.
Multiple Award Contract 210
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 211
A.
Bid Protests 211
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 211
C.
Contract Disputes
212
D.
Suspension and Debarment 212
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 212
A.
Administrative Review
212
B.
Judicial Review 212
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 213
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 213
A.
Authority 213
B.
Requirements 213
Kansas Procurement Rules and Regulations 215
I.
Statutory Reference 215
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 215
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 215
II.
Regulations 216
III.
Source Selection 216
A.
Vendor Registration 216
B.
Competitive Bids
216
C.
Sealed Bids 217
D.
Reverse Auctioning 217
E.
Negotiation 217
F.
Purchases
under Other Prescribed Conditions and Procedures 218
G.
Specifications 218
H.
Contract Award 218
I.
Attorney
General to Approve Certain Contracts 219
J.
Prequalification of State Contractors
219
K.
Professional
and Consultant Services; Alternative
Delivery Methods
219
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 219
A.
Bid Protests 219
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 220
C.
Contract Claims 220
D.
Suspension and Debarment 220
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 221
A.
Administrative Review
221
B.
Judicial Review 221
1.
Jurisdiction and Venue 221
2.
Initiation of Action: Form of Action 221
3.
Standing 221
4.
Nonfinal Agency
Actions 221
5.
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies 221
6.
Time for Filing Petition
and Service 222
7.
Stay and Temporary Remedies 222
8.
Relief on Final Disposition
222
9.
Review by Higher Court
222
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 222
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 223
A.
Authority 223
B.
Requirements 223
Kentucky Procurement Rules and Regulations 225
I.
Statutory Reference 225
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 225
II.
Regulations 226
III.
Source Selection 226
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 226
B.
Competitive Negotiation 226
C.
Noncompetitive Negotiation
227
D.
Small
Purchases by State Governmental Bodies 227
E.
Cancellation
of Invitations for Bids or Requests for Proposals 227
F.
Responsibility of Bidders and Offerors 227
G.
Prequalification of Suppliers 228
H.
Specifications 228
I.
Bid Bonds 228
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 228
A.
Bid Protests 228
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 229
C.
Contract Disputes
229
1.
Contract Claims
229
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 230
D.
Suspension and Debarment 230
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 230
A.
Administrative Review
230
B.
Judicial Review 230
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 231
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 231
A.
Authority 231
B.
Requirements 231
Louisiana Procurement Rules and Regulations 233
I.
Statutory Reference 233
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 233
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 234
1.
Public Bid Law 234
2.
State Lease-Purchase Act 234
3.
Telecommunications
Procurement 234
4.
Contracting Initiatives 234
5.
Retention and Employment of Attorneys 235
6.
Licensing 235
7.
Public Records
Law 235
8.
Ethics 235
9.
Prohibitions
in Public Government Contracts
and Procurement 236
II.
Regulations 236
III.
Source Selection 240
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 240
1.
Applicability 240
2.
Invitations to Bid 240
3.
Notice 241
4.
Bid Requirements 241
5.
Pre-Bid Conferences 242
6.
Opening and Evaluation of Bids 242
7.
Contract Awards
242
B.
Competitive
Sealed Proposals (Requests for Proposals) 242
1.
Applicability 242
2.
Notice 243
3.
RFP
Requirements 243
4.
Written or Oral Discussions
243
5.
Contract Award/Approval
244
C.
Small Purchases 244
D.
Reverse Auctions
244
1.
Applicability 244
2.
Notice 244
3.
Vendor Registration and Qualification 244
4.
The Bidding Process and Requirements 245
E.
Sole Source Contracts 245
F.
Emergency Contracts
245
1.
Applicability 245
2.
Procedures 246
G.
Other Procurement Methods 246
1.
Unstable Market Conditions 246
2.
Group Purchasing 246
3.
Used Equipment
247
H.
Responsibility 247
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 248
A.
Bid Protests 248
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 248
C.
Contract Disputes
248
1.
Proceedings
before the CPO or Commissioner 248
2.
Administrative Appeals
249
D.
Suspension and Debarment 249
1.
Proceedings before the CPO 249
2.
Administrative Appeals
250
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 250
A.
Administrative Review
250
B.
Judicial Review 250
C.
Damages 251
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 251
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 252
A.
Authority 252
B.
Requirements 252
Maine Procurement Rules and Regulations
253
I.
Statutory Reference 253
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 253
1.
Construction 253
2.
Procurement
of Goods, Services, Supplies, and Equipment 254
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 255
II.
Regulations 257
III.
Source Selection 258
A.
Purchases by Competitive Bidding—Goods 258
1.
Registry of Suppliers 259
2.
Request for Proposals 259
3.
Alternate Bids
259
4.
Tie Bids 260
5.
Determination of Best-Value Bidder 260
6.
Vendor’s Fee
260
7.
Condition
of Doing Business with the State 260
8.
Unlawful Purchases
260
9.
Performance Bonds
261
10.
Public
Notice and Review of Bids; Changes to Bid Initiation 261
11.
State Purchasing
Code of Conduct 261
B.
Personal Services
Contracting 261
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 263
A.
Bid Protests 263
1.
Stay 263
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 263
1.
Appeal Committee
263
2.
Final Agency Action 264
C.
Contract Claims 264
D.
Suspension and Debarment 264
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 265
A.
Administrative Review
265
B.
Judicial Review 265
1.
Commencement of Proceedings 265
2.
Contents of Petition 265
3.
Deadline to File Petition 265
4.
Service 265
5.
Stay by the Court
265
6.
Responsive Pleading
266
7.
Manner and Scope of Review 266
8.
Appeal to Supreme Judicial Court 266
C.
Judicial Decisions
266
1.
De-Appropriation of Funds 266
2.
Agency Discretion 267
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 268
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 268
A.
Authority 268
B.
Requirements 268
Maryland Procurement Rules and Regulations 269
I.
Statutory Reference 269
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 269
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 270
1.
Lobbying 270
2.
Pay-to-Play 270
3. Maryland
Department of Transportation Minority Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged
Business
Enterprise Program
270
4.
Video
Lottery Facility Location Commission 270
5.
University System of Maryland 270
6.
The
Board of Public Works Procurement Advisories 270
7.
Governor’s
Office of Performance Improvement 271
II.
Regulations 271
III.
Source Selection 271
A.
Methods of Source Selection
271
B.
Procurement Preferences 272
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 273
A.
Bid Protests 273
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 273
C.
MSBCA 274
1.
Protests 274
2.
Contract Claims
274
D.
Contract Disputes
275
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 275
A.
Administrative Review
275
B.
Judicial Review 275
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 276
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 276
A.
Authority 276
B.
Requirements 276
Massachusetts Procurement Rules and Regulations 277
I.
Statutory Reference 277
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 277
1.
Uniform Procurement Act 277
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 278
1.
Conduct
of Public Officials and Employees (MGL ch. 268A) 278
2.
Lobbying 278
3.
Small Business Purchasing Program 278
4.
Environmental Purchasing
Policy 278
5.
Public Construction Laws 278
6.
Designer Selection
Laws 278
II.
Regulations 279
III.
Source Selection 279
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 279
A.
Bid Protests 279
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 280
C.
Contract Disputes
280
1.
Contract Claims
280
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 281
D.
Suspension and Debarment 281
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 281
A.
Administrative Review
281
B.
Judicial Review 281
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 282
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 282
A.
Authority 282
B.
Requirements 283
Michigan Procurement Rules and Regulations 285
I.
Statutory Reference 285
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 286
1.
DMB 286
2.
Department of Transportation 286
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 286
II.
Regulations 287
III.
Source Selection 288
A.
Procurement
Policy and Selected Regulatory Definitions 288
1.
State
Preference for Competitive Bidding and
for Michigan Firms 288
2.
Prohibition of Sole Source Contracts 288
3.
Vendor Registration 289
4.
Limitation
of Solicitation to Prequalified Vendors 289
5.
Preference
for Disabled-Veteran Contractors 289
6.
Preference for Disabled Contractors
289
7.
Environmental/Recycled
Material Preferences 289
8.
Debarring/Penalizing
Contractors 290
9.
Bid Submission 290
10.
Bidder’s
Responsibility to Notify Agency
of Faulty Bidding Requirements
290
11.
Bid Withdrawal
290
B.
MDOT 291
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 291
A.
Bid Protests 291
1.
Standing for Bid Protests
292
2.
Bid Protest
Remedies 292
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 292
V.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 293
VI.
Cooperative Purchasing 293
A.
Authority 293
B.
Requirements 293
Minnesota Procurement Rules and Regulations 295
I.
Statutory Reference 295
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 295
1.
General
State Procurement Statutes (Including MMD) 295
2.
Other Competitive Bidding Statutes 296
3.
Other
Professional and Technical Services Statutes 296
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 296
1.
Minnesota Constitution Provisions 296
2.
Agency Authority
296
3.
Causes of Action 296
4.
Minnesota Uniform Commercial Code 296
5.
Other Governmental Units 296
6.
Record Keeping
297
7.
Other Contracting Requirements 297
8.
Lobbying Laws
297
9.
Ethics and Anti-Bribery Statutes 297
10.
Minnesota False Claims Act 298
II.
Regulations 298
A.
Bidding and Contracts 298
B.
Small Business Procurement Program 299
C.
Debarment and Suspension 299
III.
Source Selection 300
A.
Regulatory
Sources and Statutory Definitions 300
1.
Types
of Contracts Determine the Procedures
and Rules Used 300
2.
Selected Statutory
Definitions 300
B.
Competitive Bids
300
1.
Publication Requirement
300
2.
Formal versus Informal Solicitation
300
3.
Simplified Acquisitions
300
4.
Exceptions to Solicitation Process 301
C.
Negotiations 301
1.
Architecture,
Surveying, Geological, and Engineering
Contracts 301
2.
Design-Build,
Construction Manager at Risk,
and Job Order Contracts
301
D.
Reverse Auctions
301
E.
Other Procurement Issues 302
1.
Electronic Vendor Registration 302
2.
Newsletter of State Procurement Office 302
3.
Bid Rules/Procedures 302
F.
Types of Contracts 302
1.
Design-Build Contract
302
2.
Construction Manager
at Risk
303
3.
Job Order Contracting 303
4.
Professional
or Technical Services Contract 303
5.
Service Contract
304
G. Targeted Group/Economically
Disadvantaged (TG/ED)
Small Business Program 304
1.
Must Be
a Minnesota-Based “Small Business” 304
2.
Must Be
Certified by the Administration Department 304
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 304
A.
Informal Review Process 305
B.
Bid Protests 305
1.
Bid Protest Rules May Be in the RFB Itself 305
2.
Award of Solicitation 305
3.
Rejection of Bids 305
4.
Relief Available for Bid Protests 306
C.
Bid Protest Appeals 307
D.
Contract Disputes
307
1.
Contract Claims
307
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 308
E.
Suspension and Debarment 308
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 308
A.
Administrative Review
308
B.
Judicial Review 308
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 309
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 309
A.
Authority 309
B.
Requirements 309
Mississippi Procurement Rules and Regulations 311
I.
Statutory Reference 311
A.
Public Construction Contracts 311
B.
Public Works Contracts 311
C.
Public Purchases
311
D.
Public
Leases of Buildings, Facilities, and Equipment 311
E.
Surplus Property
311
F.
Counties Utility Services 311
G.
Education Transportation and Textbooks 312
H.
Correctional
System Operation and Management 312
I.
Airport Authorities 312
J.
Highways, Roads, and Bridges 312
K.
Public Utilities 312
II.
Regulations 312
A.
Procuring Agency
Regulations 312
B.
Service Contracts: PPRB 312
C.
Purchase/Lease/Rental
of Commodities and Equipment:
Mississippi Bureau of Purchasing and Contracting 312
D.
Construction
Contracts: Mississippi Bureau of Building,
Grounds, and Real Property Management 313
III.
Source Selection 313
A.
Purchase/Lease/Rental
of Commodities or Equipment 313
1.
Contracts Not over $5,000
313
2.
Contracts
over $5,000 but Not over $50,000 313
3.
Contracts over $50,000 313
B.
Service Contracts
313
1.
Contracts under $75,000 313
2.
Contracts over $75,000 313
3.
Exempt Contracts
313
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 314
A.
Bid Protests 314
B.
Contract Disputes
316
C.
Suspension and Debarment 316
1.
PPRB 316
2.
Mississippi Board of Contractors
316
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 317
A.
Administrative Review
317
B.
Judicial Review 317
1.
Appeals
from Decisions of Counties and Municipalities 317
2.
Appeals from Decision of Agency 317
VI.
Extent
of Mississippi’s Adoption or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 318
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 318
A.
Authority 318
B.
Requirements 319
1.
Statewide Cooperative Contracts 319
2.
Multi-State Cooperative Contracts 320
Missouri Procurement Rules and Regulations 321
I.
Statutory Reference 321
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 321
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 323
II.
Regulations 324
III.
Source Selection 325
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 325
A.
Bid Protests 325
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 326
C.
Contract Disputes
326
D.
Suspension and Debarment 326
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 327
A.
Administrative Review
327
B.
Judicial Review 327
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 328
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 328
A.
Authority 328
B.
Requirements 329
Montana Procurement Rules and Regulations 331
I.
Statutory Reference 331
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 331
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 333
II.
Regulations 333
III.
Source Selection 335
A. Methods of Source Selection—Authorization for Alternative
Procurement Methods 335
B.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 336
C.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 336
D.
Small Purchases
and Limited Solicitation
336
E.
Sole Source Procurement 336
F.
Cancellation
of Invitations for Bids or Requests for Proposals 336
G.
Types of Contracts 337
H.
Contracts—Terms,
Extensions, and Time Limits 337
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 337
A.
Bid Protests 337
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 337
C.
Contract Disputes
337
D.
Suspension and Debarment 337
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 338
A.
Administrative Review
338
B.
Judicial Review 338
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 338
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 338
A.
Authority 338
B.
Requirements 339
Nebraska Procurement Rules and Regulations 341
I.
Statutory Reference 341
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 341
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 342
II.
Regulations 342
III.
Source Selection 344
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 344
B.
Competitive Informal
Bids 344
C.
Unrestricted Open Market Purchase 344
D.
Federal
General Services Administration Contracts 345
E.
Multi-State Purchasing
Contracts 345
F.
Sole Source Procurement 345
G.
Emergency Procurement 345
H.
Professional Services
345
I.
Other Exceptions 345
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 346
A.
Bid Protests 346
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 346
C.
Contract Disputes
346
D.
Suspension and Debarment 347
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 347
A.
Administrative Review
347
B.
Judicial Review 347
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 347
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 347
A.
Authority 347
B.
Requirements 348
Nevada Procurement Rules and Regulations 349
I.
Statutory Reference 349
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 349
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 359
1.
Required
Disclosures for Certain Candidates
and Elected Public Officers 359
2.
Required
Disclosures for Appointed Public Officers 359
3.
Acknowledgment
of Statutory Ethical Standards 359
4.
Agency Representation Disclosure 360
5.
Ethics in Government: Prohibitions
360
6.
Additional
Requirements, Ethical Standards, Remedies,
and Penalties 360
II.
Regulations 360
III.
Source Selection 361
A.
Small Purchases 361
B.
Competitive Bidding
362
C.
Preference
for Bid by Nevada-Based Business 362
D.
Sole Source Procurement 362
E.
Emergency Procurement 362
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 362
A.
Bid Protests 362
1.
Standing 362
2.
Form and Filing 362
3.
Stay of Procurement 363
4.
Decision 363
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 363
1.
Standing 363
2.
Form and Filing 363
3.
Decision 363
C.
Contract Disputes
363
D.
Suspension and Debarment 364
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 364
A.
Administrative Review
364
B.
Judicial Review 364
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 365
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing
365
A. Authority
365
B. Requirements
365
1. Solicitation
365
2. Authorization
365
3. Competitive Bidding and Exceptions
365
4. Not Applicable Where Contractor’s License
Required
367
5. The Soliciting Entity Is Not Liable for the
Governing
Body’s Contractual Obligations
367
New Hampshire Procurement Rules and Regulations 369
I.
Statutory Reference 369
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 369
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 370
1.
Bribery, Gifts, and Gratuities
370
2.
Lobbyists 370
II.
Regulations 370
III.
Source Selection
370
A.
Competitive Bidding
370
1.
Multiagency Contracts
370
2.
Major Projects
371
3.
Competition
Thresholds for Cities and Counties 371
B.
Sole Source Procurement 371
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 371
A.
Bid Protests 371
1.
Pre-Adjudicative
Proceeding Procedures 371
2.
Form and Filing 372
3.
Stay of Procurement 372
4.
Decision 372
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 372
C.
Contract Disputes
372
D.
Suspension and Debarment 372
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 373
A.
Administrative Review
373
B.
Judicial Review 373
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 373
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 373
A.
Authority 373
B.
Requirements 373
New Jersey Procurement Rules and Regulations 375
I.
Statutory Reference 375
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 375
II.
Regulations 375
III.
Source Selection 376
A.
DPP’s
Procedures for Formal, Advertised, Competitive
Procurement 376
1.
Advertising 376
2.
Requirements for Bidding 376
3.
Bid
Security and Bid Performance Security 377
4.
Receipt of Proposals 377
5.
Evaluation of Proposals 377
6.
Bypassing
Low Bidder for Poor Past Performance 378
7.
Lowest
Price, Responsive Procurements 378
8.
Tie Proposals
378
9.
Preference
Laws: Out-of-State Vendors 378
B. Exceptions to Formal, Advertised,
Competitive Procurement 378
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 379
A.
Bid Protests 379
1.
Pre-Award Protests
379
2.
Post-Award Protests
379
3.
Discovery Procedures in Protests 380
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 380
C.
Contract Disputes
380
1.
State Claims against Contractor
380
2.
Contractor Claims against the State 382
D.
Suspension and Debarment 382
1.
Grounds for Debarment 382
2.
Conditions
Affecting Debarment 384
3.
Procedure Relating to Debarment 384
4.
Grounds for Suspension 385
5.
Procedures for Suspension 385
6.
Extent of Suspension or Debarment 385
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 385
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 386
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 386
A.
Authority 386
B.
Requirements 386
1.
Joining Cooperative Agreements 386
2.
Leading a Cooperative Agreement 387
New Mexico
Procurement Rules and Regulations 389
I.
Statutory Reference 389
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 389
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 389
II.
Regulations 390
III.
Source Selection 390
A.
Small Purchases 391
B.
Sole Source Procurement 391
C.
Emergency Procurement 392
D.
Procurement under Existing Contracts 392
E.
Resident Preferences 392
F.
Contracts 392
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 392
A.
Bid Protests 392
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 393
C.
Contract Disputes
393
1.
Contract Claims
393
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 393
D.
Suspension and Debarment 393
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 394
A.
Administrative Review
394
B.
Judicial Review 395
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 396
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 396
A.
Authority 396
B.
Requirements 397
New York Procurement Rules
and Regulations 399
I.
Statutory Reference 399
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 399
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 399
II.
Regulations 400
III.
Source Selection 401
A.
IFB 401
B.
RFP 401
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 402
A.
Informal Dispute
Resolution 402
1.
Centralized Contract
402
2.
Authorized User Dissatisfaction 402
3.
Negotiations 402
4.
Extension of Time 402
B.
Formal Dispute 402
1.
Solicitation 402
2.
Award 403
3.
Administration 403
4.
Standing 403
5.
Form and Filing 403
6.
Stay of Procurement 403
7.
Hearing 403
8.
Decision 403
C.
Appeal 403
1.
Deadline 404
2.
Form and Filing 404
3.
Hearing 404
4.
Decision 404
D.
Suspension and Debarment 404
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 404
A.
Administrative Review
404
B.
Judicial Review 404
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 405
North Carolina
Procurement Rules and Regulations 407
I.
Statutory and Other References
407
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 407
B.
Other
Applicable Statutes, Regulations, and Executive Orders 408
1.
Statutes
Governing Improper Influence over Public
Procurement 408
2.
North Carolina
False Claims Act 409
3.
Procurement
Preferences and Offshoring Constraints 410
II.
Regulations 411
III.
Source Selection 412
A.
State Non-IT Procurements 412
1.
Non-IT
Purchasing/Delegation Benchmarks 412
2.
Small
Purchasing of Non-IT Goods and Services 413
3.
Non-IT
Sole Source Procurement/Waiver of Competition 413
4.
Design-Build/Public-Private
Partnerships 414
5.
Prequalification
in Public Construction Contracts 414
6.
Emergency
Purchasing of Non-IT Goods and Services 414
B.
State IT Procurements 415
1.
Benchmarks for IT Procurement 415
2.
IT Procurement Process 415
3.
Sole
Source Procurement/Waiver of Competition
for IT Procurements 415
4.
Emergency
Purchasing of IT Goods and Services 416
5.
Debriefing of IT Procurement Awards 416
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 416
A.
Bid Protests
of Non-IT Awards 416
1.
Stay of Non-IT Awards
during Protest 417
2.
Bid Protest
Decision 417
3.
Appeals
of Non-IT Bid Protests to the Office
of Administrative Hearings 417
B.
Bid Protests
of IT Contract Awards 418
1.
Further
Administrative Review by the State CIO
after Protest Decision 418
C.
Contract Claims 418
D.
Suspension and Debarment 419
1.
Default,
Disqualification, and Debarment 419
2.
Debarred Vendor List 419
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 420
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 420
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 420
A.
Authority 420
B.
Requirements 421
North Dakota
Procurement Rules and Regulations 423
I.
Statutory Reference 423
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 423
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 425
II.
Regulations 426
III.
Source Selection 426
A.
Procurement
Policy and Regulatory Definitions 426
1.
State
Bidding Policy: Lowest Responsible Bidder 426
2.
Types
of Contracts and Selected Definitions 427
B.
Competitive Bids
427
1.
Pre-Bid
Notice Requirements (Advertisements) 427
2.
Competitive
Bidding Requirements 429
3.
Exceptions to Competitive Bidding 432
4.
Limited
Competitive Procurements 432
5.
Noncompetitive Procurements
433
6.
Emergency Procurement
433
C.
Rules for Specific Contract
Types 433
1.
Contracting
for Architect/Engineering Services 433
2.
NDDOT 434
3.
Purchasing
Laws Relating to Printing and Newspapers 435
4.
Information
Technology Purchases 435
D.
Vendor Preferences 435
E.
Affirmative
Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations 436
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 436
A.
Bid Protests 436
1.
Public Improvements (Injunctive Relief) 436
2.
OMB 437
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 437
1.
Public Improvements (Injunctive Relief) 437
2.
OMB 437
C.
Contract Disputes
438
1.
Public Improvements or the OMB 438
2.
NDDOT (Arbitration) 438
3.
Suits
by Subcontractors or Other Providers
of Goods and Services
440
4.
Contract Claim Appeals 440
D.
Suspension and Debarment 441
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 441
A.
Administrative Review
441
B.
Judicial Review 441
1.
Public
Improvement Bid Protests (Injunctive Relief) 441
2.
Review of Administrative
Decisions 442
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 442
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing
Agreements 442
A.
Authority 442
B.
Requirements 443
Ohio Procurement Rules and Regulations
445
I.
Statutory Reference 445
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 445
1.
Department
of Administrative Services 445
2.
Ohio Department
of Transportation 445
3.
Counties 445
4.
Municipal Corporations
446
5.
Controlling Board
446
II.
Regulations 446
III.
Source Selection 447
A.
Contracts with the State (DAS) 447
B.
Competitive Bidding
447
1.
Invitation to Bid 447
2.
Bid Opening
and Tabulation 447
3.
Bid Evaluation and Contract Award 447
4.
Choosing
Bidder Other Than the Lowest Responsive
and Responsible 447
5.
Rejecting All Bids 448
6.
Absolute Deadline
448
7.
Winning Bid Requirements 448
8.
Contract Formation
448
9.
Notice to Proceed 448
10.
Restrictions on Contract Formation 448
C.
Non-ODOT
Construction Guaranty Requirements 449
1.
Bid Guaranties 449
2.
Bond Withdrawal 449
3.
Bond Reductions 450
4.
County
and Municipal Road Construction Projects 450
D.
State Highway Construction 450
1.
ODOT 450
2.
Competitive Bidding
Exceptions 451
3.
Competitive Bidding
451
4.
Contractor Prequalification
453
E.
Non-Construction
Source Selection Techniques 453
1.
Architectural,
Construction Management, and Other
Professional Service Procurement 453
2.
Employing a Construction Manager 454
F.
Procurement
of Goods and Non-Professional Services 455
1.
DAS 455
2.
Counties 455
3.
Municipal Corporations
455
G.
Bond Requirements 455
1.
The State 455
2.
Counties 455
3.
Municipal Corporations
456
4.
Bond Reduction
456
H.
Preferences and Set-Aside Programs 456
1.
Local Construction Preferences 456
2.
Non-Construction Preferences
456
3.
Model Preference System 457
4.
Set-Aside Programs
457
5.
Encouraging
Diversity, Growth, and Equity Program 458
6.
EDGE Business
Enterprise 458
7.
EDGE Eligibility 458
8.
EDGE Benefits
458
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 458
A.
Bid Protests 458
1.
Award
Other Than to the Lowest Responsive
and Responsible Bidder 458
2.
Protest Letter
459
3.
Forum Selection
and Standing 459
4.
Remedies 459
B.
Contract Disputes
460
1.
Pre-Completion Disputes
460
2.
Construction
and Public Improvement Contracts 460
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 460
A.
Standard of Review 460
1.
Abuse of Discretion 460
2.
Injunction Standard
461
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 461
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 461
A.
Authority 461
B.
Requirements 462
Oklahoma Procurement Rules and Regulations 463
I.
Statutory Reference 463
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 463
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 467
II.
Regulations 468
A.
OMES 468
B.
OMES 468
III.
Source Selection 469
A.
Formal
Competitive Bidding—Sealed Bid Submission 469
1.
Goods and Services 469
2.
Information
Technology Goods and Services 469
3.
Construction 469
B.
Small
Purchases—Open Market Acquisitions 469
1.
Goods and Services 469
2.
Information
Technology Goods or Services 469
3.
Construction 469
C.
Emergency Procurement 470
1.
Goods and Services 470
2.
Construction 470
D.
Sole Source Procurement 470
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 470
A.
Bid Protests 470
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 471
1.
Supplier Appeal
471
2.
Stay 471
3.
Appeal Hearing
471
4.
Conduct
of Administrative Hearing 471
5.
Authority
of the Administrative Law Judge 472
6.
Remedies 472
7.
Supplier
Appeal of OMES Director Denial 472
C.
Contract Disputes
472
1.
Goods and Services (OAC § 260:115-9-1) 472
2.
Construction 473
D.
Suspension and Debarment 473
1.
Suspension 473
2.
Debarment 474
3.
Suspended/Debarred Vendor List 475
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 475
A.
Administrative Review
475
B.
Judicial Review 475
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 475
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 475
A.
Authority 475
B.
Requirements 476
Oregon Procurement Rules and Regulations 477
I.
Statutory Reference 477
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 477
II.
Regulations 485
III.
Source Selection 486
A.
Competitive
Sealed Bidding/Competitive Sealed Proposals 486
B.
Small Procurements 486
C.
Intermediate Procurements
486
D.
Sole Source Procurements 486
E.
Emergency
Procurements and Special Procurements 486
F.
Professional Services
487
G.
Construction Services
487
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 487
A.
Bid Protests 487
1.
Standing 487
2.
Deadline 487
3.
Grounds of Protest 487
4.
Decision 488
5.
Stay 488
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 488
C.
Contract Disputes
488
D.
Suspension and Debarment 488
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 489
A.
Administrative Review
489
B.
Judicial Review 489
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 489
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 489
A.
Authority 489
B.
Requirements 489
Pennsylvania Procurement Rules and Regulations 491
I.
Statutory Reference 491
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 491
II.
Regulations 491
III.
Source Selection 492
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 492
B.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 492
C.
Small Procurement 492
D.
Sole Source Procurement 493
E.
Emergency Procurements 493
F.
Multiple-Award Contracts
493
G.
Other 494
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 494
A.
Bid Protests 494
1.
Standing 494
2.
Form of Protest 494
3.
Deadlines 494
4.
Stay of Procurement 494
5.
Evaluation Procedures
495
6.
Determination 495
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 495
1.
Deadlines 495
2.
Appeal Record
495
3.
Standard of Review 496
4.
Remedy 496
C.
Contract Disputes
496
1.
Right to File Claim
496
2.
Contracting Officer Determination 496
D.
Appeals to the Board of Claims 496
1.
Deadlines 496
2.
Pleading Requirements
497
3.
Hearing 497
4.
Decision 497
5.
Appeal to Commonwealth Court 497
E.
Suspension and Debarment 497
1.
Cause for Suspension or Debarment 497
2.
Standard and Basis of Decision 498
3.
Effect 498
4.
Finality of Decision 499
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 499
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 499
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 499
A.
Authority 499
1.
Cooperative
Purchasing Administered by DGS 499
2.
Cooperative
Purchasing Administered
by the Purchasing Agency
499
B.
Requirements 500
Puerto Rico Procurement Rules
and Regulations 501
I.
Statutory Reference 501
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 501
1.
State Government
Procurement 501
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 502
1.
Ethics Laws 502
2.
Contracts Registry
505
C.
Opinions of the Office of the Attorney General 505
II.
Regulations 505
III.
Source Selection 507
A.
Traditional Bid Process 507
1.
Invitation to Bid 507
2.
Presentation of the Offer
507
3.
Evaluation and Adjudication 508
B.
Public-Private Partnerships
508
C.
Requests for Proposals 508
D.
Bonds 508
E.
Mandatory Contract
Provisions 509
F.
Socioeconomic Policies
510
1.
Preference Procurement Act 510
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 511
A.
Bid Protests 511
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 511
C.
Contract Disputes
511
D.
Suspension and Debarment 512
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 512
A.
Administrative Review
512
B.
Judicial Review 512
1.
Summary of Selected Decisions 512
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 515
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 515
A.
Authority 515
B.
Requirements 515
Rhode Island
Procurement Rules and Regulations 517
I.
Statutory Reference 517
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 517
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 520
II.
Regulations 520
III.
Source Selection 521
A.
Small Purchases 521
B.
Rhode
Island Vendor Information Program and Ocean
State Procures 521
C.
Contract Solicitation 522
D.
Noncompetitive Negotiation
522
E.
Competitive Bidding
523
1.
Administration and Bid Specification 523
2.
Bid/Proposal Procedures
523
3.
Exceptions
to Competitive Bidding Requirements 524
F.
Construction
Manager At-Risk Services 524
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 526
A.
Bid Protests 526
B.
Contract Disputes
527
1.
Contract Claims
527
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 528
C.
Suspension and Debarment 528
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 529
A.
Administrative Review
529
B.
Judicial Review 529
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 530
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 531
A.
Authority 531
B.
Requirements 531
South Carolina
Procurement Rules and Regulations 533
I.
Statutory Reference 533
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 533
B.
Ethics Laws 534
C.
Public Records 535
II.
Regulations 537
A.
Guidance for Agencies 538
III.
Source Selection 539
A.
Competitive
Sealed Bidding (Invitation for Bids) 539
B.
Negotiations
after Unsuccessful Competitive Sealed Bidding 539
C.
Fixed Price Bidding 540
D.
Competitive Best Value Bidding 540
E.
Reverse Auctions
540
F.
CSPs 540
G.
Competitive Negotiations 541
H.
Sole Source 542
I.
Emergency 542
J.
Auction and Bankruptcy 543
K.
Qualifications-Based Selection
543
L.
Small Purchase
Procedures 543
M.
Unsolicited Proposals
543
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 543
A.
Bid Protests 543
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 545
C.
Contract Disputes
545
1.
Contract Claims
545
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 546
D.
Suspension and Debarment 546
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 547
A.
Administrative Review
547
B.
Judicial Review 547
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 547
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 547
A.
Authority 547
B.
Requirements 548
South Dakota Procurement Rules and Regulations 549
I.
Statutory Reference 549
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 549
1.
Generally 549
2.
Bonds and Payments 550
3.
School District Purchases and Contracts 550
4.
Roads and Highways 550
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 550
1.
South Dakota Constitution 550
2.
Contracts 550
3.
Uniform Commercial
Code 551
4.
Administrative Law
551
5.
Remedies 551
6.
Legislative Lobbying
551
C.
Opinions by Attorney General
551
II.
Regulations 551
A.
Highway Construction Contracts 552
III.
Source Selection 552
A.
Procurement
Policy and Regulatory Definitions 552
1.
State
Bidding Policy: Lowest Responsible Bidder or Offeror 552
2.
Selected Regulatory
Definitions 552
B.
Procurement in South Dakota Generally 553
1.
Registration Requirement
553
2.
OPM 553
C.
General Methods
of Awarding Contracts 553
1.
Competitive Sealed Bids 554
2.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 555
3.
Limited
or Noncompetitive Small Purchases 556
4.
Noncompetitive
Sole Source Procurement 556
5.
Noncompetitive
Emergency Procurement 556
D.
Procurement of Public Improvements
556
1.
Public
Improvement Bid General Contents and Procedure 557
2.
Awarding
the Public Improvement Contract 558
E.
Highways, Roads, and Bridges 559
1.
Department
of Transportation (State Trunk
Highway Procurement)
559
2.
County Roads Procurement 560
3.
Municipal Road Procurement 560
4.
Bridge Procurement 560
F.
Rules for Special Contract
Types 560
1.
School District Purchasing 560
2.
Purchases by Local Government
561
3.
Computer and Technology
Purchases 561
G.
South Dakota Vendor Preference Laws 561
H.
Affirmative
Action and Nondiscrimination Laws 561
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 562
A.
Bid Protests 562
1.
Bid Protest Procedure 562
2.
Standing for Bid Protests
563
3.
Bid Protest Remedies 563
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 563
C.
Contract Disputes
563
D.
Suspension and Debarment 563
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 564
A.
Administrative Review
564
B.
Judicial Review 564
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 564
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 564
A.
Authority 564
B.
Requirements 564
Tennessee Procurement Rules and Regulations 565
I.
Statutory Reference 565
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 565
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 569
II.
Regulations 569
III.
Source Selection 570
A.
Informal Solicitations and Small Purchases 570
B.
Invitation to Bid 570
C.
Request for Proposals 570
D.
Emergency Purchases
570
E.
Competitive Negotiation 570
F.
Sole Source 570
G.
Reverse Auction 571
H.
Request for Information 571
I.
RFQ 571
J.
Negotiation
with Vendors Who Maintain a General
Services Administration Price Agreement 571
K.
Purchase
or Contract for Utilities and Services 571
L.
Proprietary Procurement 571
M.
Tennessee
Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction 571
N. Central Nonprofit
Agency 572
O. Blind Services 572
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 572
A.
Bid Protests 572
1.
Deadlines 572
2.
Standing 572
3.
Form and Filing 572
4.
Stay of Procurement 573
5.
Decision 573
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 573
C.
Contract Disputes
573
D.
Suspension and Debarment 574
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 574
A.
Administrative Review
574
B.
Judicial Review 574
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 574
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 574
A.
Authority 574
B.
Requirements 574
Texas Procurement Rules and Regulations
577
I.
Statutory Reference 577
A.
Overview—State Purchasing Statutes 577
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 581
II.
Regulations 581
III.
Source Selection 582
A.
Informal Bidding
582
B.
Invitation for Bid 582
C.
Competitive Sealed Proposals 582
D.
Request for Qualifications 582
E.
Reverse Auctions
583
F.
Alternative Delivery Methods 583
G.
Multiple Award Contract Procedure 583
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 584
A.
Bid Protests 584
1.
Generally 584
2.
Sample
Procurement Protest Process—Comptroller’s Office 584
3.
Necessary Elements
584
4.
Stay of Procurement 585
5.
Hearing 585
6.
Decision Process
585
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 585
C.
Contract
Disputes (Texas Government Code § 2260.001 et seq.) 586
1.
Process 586
2.
Negotiation
(Texas Government Code § 2260.052) 586
3.
Limitation
on Damages (Texas Government Code § 2260.003) 587
D.
Suspension and Debarment 587
1.
Vendor Performance Program 587
2.
Debarment 587
3.
Debarment Process
588
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 588
A.
Administrative Review
588
B.
Judicial Review 588
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 588
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 589
A.
Authority 589
B.
Requirements 589
Utah Procurement Rules and Regulations
591
I.
Statutory Reference 591
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 591
B.
Other Applicable Statutes and Rules 591
1.
Prevailing Wage Requirements 591
2.
License Requirements 592
3.
Prompt Payment
Act 592
4.
Insurance Requirements
592
II.
Regulations 593
III.
Source Selection 593
A.
General Procurement 593
1.
State Agency Processes 593
2.
Local Processes
595
B.
Architect/Engineering Procurement
596
1.
State Agency Process 596
2.
Local Government
597
C.
Preferences 597
1.
Minority Business
Enterprises 597
2.
Women-Owned Enterprises
597
3.
Small Business
597
4.
Local Preference 597
5.
Other Preferences 597
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 598
A.
Bid Protests 598
1.
Forum and Procedures 598
2.
Protests to the Protest
Officer 598
3.
Remedies 599
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 600
1.
Utah
Procurement Policy Board and Procurement
Appeals Panels
600
2.
Utah Court of Appeals
602
C.
Contract Disputes
602
1.
Dispute Procedures
602
2.
Administrative
Remedies/Exhaustion 602
3.
Court Jurisdiction and Venue 602
4.
Arbitration 602
5.
Alternative Dispute Resolution 602
6.
Sovereign Immunity
Issues 603
7.
Construction Claims
603
8.
Statutes
of Limitations on Contract Claims 606
9.
Additional Issues
607
D.
Debarment and Suspension 607
1.
Statutory Authority
607
2.
Due Process Requirements 608
3.
Grounds for Debarment or Suspension 608
4.
Agency Rules
608
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 609
A.
Administrative Review
609
B.
Judicial Review 609
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 610
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 610
A.
Authority 610
B.
Requirements 610
Vermont Procurement Rules and Regulations 613
I.
Statutory Reference 613
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 613
II.
Regulations 614
III.
Source Selection 615
A.
Requisition for Supplies and Materials 615
1.
Recycled Material
615
2.
Vermont Bidders
615
3.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles 615
4.
Bids
for the Sale of Apparel, Footwear, or Textiles 615
B.
Contracting
Requirements under Bulletin 3.5 616
1.
Contracts for Less Than $15,000 616
2.
Contracts
Greater Than $15,000 but Not More Than $100,000 616
3.
No-Cost Contracts
616
4.
Information
Technology and Information Security Contracts 616
5.
Contracts
for Installation, Maintenance, and Support
or Training Services 617
6.
Marketing Contracts
617
7.
Contracts Greater
Than $100,000 617
C.
The Standard
Bidding Process 617
1.
RFP 617
2.
Public
Notice regarding the Standard Bid 617
3.
Contractor
Selection and Documentation 618
4.
Conferences
and Adjustments to Bid Documents 618
5.
Bid Opening
618
6.
Prequalified Bidding
618
7.
Qualification-Based Selection 619
8.
Exceptions and Waivers 619
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 620
A.
Bid Protests 620
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 620
C.
Contract Disputes
620
1.
Contract Claims
620
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 620
D.
Suspension and Debarment 620
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 621
A.
Administrative Review 621
B.
Judicial Review 621
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 621
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 621
A.
Authority 621
B.
Requirements 621
Virginia Procurement Rules and Regulations 623
I.
Statutory Reference 623
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 623
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 627
II.
Regulations 627
III.
Source Selection 627
A.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 627
B.
Competitive Negotiation 627
C.
Sole Source Procurement 628
D.
Professional Services
628
E.
Construction Services
628
F.
Design-Build/Construction Management 628
IV.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 629
A.
Bid Protests 629
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 630
C.
Contract Disputes
630
1.
Contract Claims
630
2.
Contract Claims Appeals 630
D.
Suspension and Debarment 631
V.
Administrative and Judicial Review 631
A.
Administrative Review
631
B.
Judicial Review 631
VI.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 631
VII.
Cooperative Purchasing 632
A.
Authority 632
B.
Requirements 632
Washington Procurement Rules and Regulations 633
I.
Statutory Reference 633
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 633
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 634
1.
Contractor Registration
634
2.
Prevailing
Wage and Labor Hours Requirements 634
3.
Public Disclosure Law 635
4.
Worker Safety Requirements 635
5.
Apprenticeship Requirements
635
6.
Retainage 635
7.
Performance and Payment Bonds 636
C. Additional Resources
636
II.
Regulations 636
III.
Source Selection 636
A.
Construction (Public Works) 636
1.
Public Works Defined 636
2.
Selecting
Contractors for Public Works Contracts 636
B.
Goods, Equipment, and Services 642
1.
DES 642
2.
Other Agency
Acquisitions 642
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 643
A.
Bid Protests 643
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 643
C.
Contract Disputes
644
1.
Contract Claims
644
2.
Retainage Claims
644
3.
Claims
regarding Performance and Payment Bonds 644
4.
Claims
regarding Prompt Payment of Invoices,
Withholding for Claims,
Interest, and Attorney Fees 645
5.
Notice Requirements for Claims 645
D.
Suspension and Debarment 646
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 646
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 646
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 646
A.
Authority 646
B.
Requirements 647
West Virginia
Procurement Rules and Regulations 649
I.
Statutory Reference 649
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 649
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 652
1.
Preference
for Use of Domestic Aluminum, Glass,
and Steel in Public Works Contracts 652
2.
West Virginia
Jobs Act 652
3.
Wages
for Construction of Public Improvements 652
4.
Prohibition
on Contracting with Party in Default with State 652
5.
Lobbying 653
6.
Ethics Commission
653
7.
Pay-to-Play Law
653
II.
Regulations 653
III.
Source Selection 653
A.
Emergency Purchasing
653
B.
Small Purchasing
654
C.
Sole Source Procurement 654
D.
Solicitation of Bids 654
1.
RFQs 654
2.
Best Value Procurement 655
3.
Reverse Auctions
656
4.
Design-Build 657
5.
Construction Contracts
657
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 657
A.
Bid Protests 657
1.
Form and Filing 658
2.
Stay 658
3.
Decision 658
4.
Judicial
or Administrative Proceeding 658
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 658
C.
Contract Disputes
658
1.
Form and Filing 658
2.
Government Response
659
3.
Negotiations 659
4.
Briefing 659
5.
Witnesses 659
6.
Discovery 659
7.
Hearing 660
8.
Commission’s Determination
660
9.
Shortened Procedures
661
10.
Appeals Process
661
D.
Suspension and Debarment 661
1.
Grounds for Debarment 661
2.
Debarment Procedure
661
3.
Effects of Debarment 662
4.
Suspended Vendor List 662
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 662
A.
Administrative Review
662
B.
Legislative Review
663
C.
Judicial Review 663
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 663
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 663
A.
Authority 663
B.
Requirements 663
Wisconsin Procurement Rules and Regulations 665
I.
Statutory Reference 665
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 665
1.
General State Procurement Statutes 665
2.
General Municipality Law 665
3.
Procurement
of Printing Services or Paper 666
4.
Construction
and Engineering Contracts 666
B.
Other Applicable Law 666
1.
Wisconsin
Constitution Provisions 666
2.
Administrative Procedure
and Review 666
3.
Causes of Action 666
4.
Wisconsin Uniform Commercial Code 666
5.
Other Governmental Units 666
6.
Public Records and Open Meetings 666
7.
Other Contracting Requirements 667
8.
Lobbying Laws
667
9.
Ethics and Anti-Bribery Statutes 667
10.
Managing Bid Documents and Records 667
11.
Appropriations
and Budget Management 667
12.
Employment Regulations
667
13.
Affirmative Action
Policies 667
C. Opinions of Attorney General
667
II.
Regulations 668
III.
Executive Orders 671
IV.
Source Selection 671
A.
Procurement
Policy and Regulatory Definitions 671
1.
State Bidding Policy 671
2.
Legal and Public Notice Requirement 671
3.
Selected Regulatory
Definitions 671
B.
Competitive Bidding
672
1.
Sealed Bid Process 672
2.
Simplified Bidding Procedures 672
3.
Waiver of Bidding Process 672
C.
Negotiations 673
1.
Competitive Negotiation
673
2.
Noncompetitive
Negotiation (Sole Source Supplier) 673
D.
Emergency Procurement 673
E.
Special Rules for Specific Contract Types 673
1.
Architect/Engineering
Service Contracts 673
2.
Construction Contracts
674
F.
American
and Wisconsin Vendor Preferences 675
G.
Affirmative
Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations 675
V.
Bid Protests
and Contract Disputes 675
A.
Bid Protests 676
B.
Bid Protest Appeals 676
C.
Contract Disputes
676
1.
Contract Claims
676
D.
Suspension and Debarment 678
VI.
Administrative and Judicial Review 678
A.
Administrative Review
678
B.
Judicial Review 679
VII.
Extent
of State’s Adoption or Adaptation of ABA Model
Procurement Code 679
VIII.
Cooperative Purchasing 679
A.
Authority 679
B.
Requirements 680
Wyoming Procurement Rules and Regulations 681
I.
Statutory Reference 681
A.
Procurement/Purchasing Statutes 681
B.
Other Applicable Statutes 682
II.
Regulations 682
III.
Source Selection 686
A.
Voucher:
General Accounting Expenditures Document 686
B.
Purchase Order 686
C.
Contract/Master Service
Agreement 686
D.
Small Purchasing 687
E.
Competitive Sealed Bidding 687
F.
Competitive Negotiation 687
G.
Noncompetitive Negotiation
687
H.
Emergency Procurement 687
I.
Professional
Services/Capital Construction Projects 687
1.
Professional Services
688
2.
Capital Construction Projects 688
IV. Bid Protests and Contract
Disputes 688
A.
Bid Protests 688
B.
Contract Disputes
689
V. Administrative and Judicial Review 689
A.
Administrative Review
689
B.
Judicial Review 689
VI. Extent of State’s Adoption
or Adaptation
of ABA Model Procurement Code 690
VII. Cooperative Purchasing 690
A.
Authority 690
B.
Requirements 691
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.09.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Chicago, IL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 177 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht |
| Recht / Steuern ► Öffentliches Recht | |
| Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-63905-185-6 / 1639051856 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63905-185-4 / 9781639051854 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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