Facility Management
 

Construction Procurement

Construction Procurements are bid and awarded REQUIREMENTS in compliance with the rules and regulations established by Act 57 of 1998, the Commonwealth Procurement Code and its amendments.

LARGE PROCUREMENT PROJECTS $11,820.00 OR MORE

Requirements:

  • All projects in excess of $11,820.00 must be publicly advertised, competitively bid and awarded to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. The Construction Contracting Office is responsible for this process.
  • The Construction Contracting Contract Specialist is responsible for determining the method of source selection and public notice to be given for each procurement to ensure competition and the best price for the University.
  • Prevailing Wages and multiple awards for separate prime contractors are required for projects greater than $25,000.00.

SMALL PROCUREMENT PROJECTS $11,820.00 OR LESS

Requirements:

  • Procurements under $11,820.00 do not require competitive bidding; however, an approved "Start-up Sheet" must be completed and submitted to the Assistant Director of Purchasing before any procurement action can occur.
  • Solicitation of quotes/bids is encouraged for procurements up to $5,000.00. Discretion may be exercised by the Director of Purchasing with regard to the need for quotations/bids.
  • Procurements more than $5,000.00 but less than $11,820.00 require that the Purchasing Department must obtain or receive, from Facilities, a minimum of three (3) telephone quotations (or comparable method of receiving price quotation, i.e., fax, e-mail, etc.) before authorization may be granted by the Purchasing Department.