PAP.2.6.010 Formal Advertising or Formal Solicitations

(a) Construction contracts exceeding the small purchase limitation shall be awarded based on competitive sealed bidding if the following conditions are present: a complete, adequate, and realistic specification or purchase description is available; two or more responsible bidders are willing and able to compete effectively for the work; the procurement lends itself to a firm fixed price contract; and the selection of the successful bidder can be made principally on the basis of price. Sealed bidding is the preferred method for construction procurement for all construction contracts exceeding the small purchase limitation. For professional services contracts, sealed bidding should not be used.