Competitive Procurement- Personal Services
Knowledgeable contracting performed with integrity to instill public confidence.
Specific dollar thresholds mandate the type of competitive process to use when a state agency needs outside personal (consulting) services. Competition is not required for contracts of <$5,000 but is recommended. Informal competition is to be conducted for personal services estimated to be in the amount of $5,000 to $19,999. Formal competition is required if the services will be $20,000 or more. Please refer to the chart below for specific requirements related to each competitive process.
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For more detailed information on competitive procurement of personal services, refer to Additional Contract Resources.