Dollar Thresholds
Dollar Thresholds by Funding Source, including Federal Uniform Guidance
| Dollar Thresholds | Non-Federal Dollars | Federal Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $10K | Automatic Purchase Order (APO) | Automatic Purchase Order
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| $10-$50K | Shop Catalogs | Compliant Shop Catalogs |
| $10-$50K | Purchasing Agent Discretion
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Purchasing Agent Discretion
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| $50-500K | Documented Quotes (DQ) | Documented Quotes (DQ) |
| Greater than $500K |
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Definitions:
Purchasing Agent Discretion (PA) – Competition not required. However, PA may elect to solicit competition if deemed in the best interest of the University. All purchases greater than $500 require a written quotation per the Uniform Commercial Code.
Documented Quotation – Informal quote process. Must be posted on Bidnet/Rocky Mountain eProcurement System (RMEPS) for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be longer depending on the complexity.
Invitation for Bid – Formal bid process. Must be posted on RMEPS for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days and may be longer depending on the complexity.
Request for Proposal – Formal process which considers criteria other than prices in evaluation and award. Must be posted on RMEPS for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days and may be longer depending on the complexity.
Construction
Construction has different thresholds and is subject to those thresholds according to Office of the State Architect. All construction and building maintenance activities at CSU are under the direct control of Facilities Management. Campus departments are not authorized to undertake construction or building maintenance activities.