| Type of Purchase | Thresholds | Method of Purchase | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodities Goods; articles for trade or commerce, except for printing and contract items. NOT A SERVICE | <$20,000.00 | Small Order Quote Bid Sealed Bid (IFB,RFP or RFQ) | |
| $20,000.01 - $75,000.00 | Quote Bid | *Supporting bid documents, EO98-04 and VPR | |
| $75,000.01 + | Sealed Bid (IFB,RFP or RFQ) | Completed by Procurement Services. Requires EO98-04 and VPR | |
| Minority Vendors Goal 15% | <$40,000.00 | Small Order | Act 1080 of 2017 allows no bid requirement up to $40K if from a certified minority or woman-owned business. |
| Printing (Amendment 54) | < $75,000.00 | Quote Bid w/ Delegation Order | UA Little Rock Print Services has first right of refusal on all printing projects. Bids must be completed by Procurement Services. Requires EO98-04 and VPR |
| $75,000.01- $100,000.00 | Sealed Bid w/ Delegation Order | ||
| $100,000.01 + | OSP Sealed Bid | Must be completed by OSP. Requires VPR | |
| Services (includes technical and general service and professional and consulting services) | <$24,999.99 | Does not require Legisltaive reporting | |
| $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 | Legislative Monthly Report | ||
| $50,000.00 + | Legislative Review | ||
| State & Cooperative Purchases | Thresholds do not apply to approved cooperative purchases | Reporting annually to the Legislature | |
| Sole Source and Special Procurement | $20,000.01 + | Approved at Institutional Level with required reporting | |
| Construction | $5,000.00-$34,999.99 | Quote Bid | *Supporting bid documents, **additional required documents |
| $35,000.00+ | Sealed Bid w/ Advertisement | Sealed Bid w/ Advertisement, **additional required documents | |
| Local Food Purchases Goal 20% | Report on local farm and food spend. Act 617 of 2017 | ||
| Signatory Authority : Standard, Sponsored Research Contracts and Grants | < $2,500,000.00 | UA Little Rock Review | |
| $2,500.000.01- $10,000,000 | UA Systems Office Review | ||
| $10,000,000.01+ | UA Board Review | ||
| *Supporting Bid Documents | **Additional Required Documents | ||
| The completed Competitive Quote Bid Form. Proof that the solicitation was sent to at least three (3) vendors who can provide the requested good or service. The completed Competitive Bid Tabulation Form. Copies of each bid response in entirety, including “no bids” if received. | EO98-04 Contract and Disclosure requires vendors to complete and submit the form on all purchases over $25,000.00 | ||
| Illegal Immigrant Contractor Certification Act 157 of 2007 requires vendors to certify online at DFA for service contracts over $25,000.00. | |||
| Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEO) Act 2157 of 2005 requires vendors to submit latest copy of Equal Opportunity Policy for service contracts over $25,000.00. |
State of Arkansas Procurement Laws
