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Originally Posted by GLOW

in local gov't they jump through hoops to publicly and fairly bid 5 figure projects, normal and common knowledge in govt & public sector...

direct award almost a billion? damn JT

The health authority I work for is $25k for selective bid and $75k for open bid.

https://www.islandhealth.ca/sites/de...r-business.pdf

Direct Award Î Direct award is permitted for smaller expenditures where the total value of
the equipment, supplies and services is less than $25,000. A direct award will result in a
contractual relationship that meets VIHA business needs, demonstrates cost effectiveness,
and quality that reflects market value. No competitive bid process is required.
Ü Select Bid Î A Select Bid process may be used where the value of equipment, supplies and
services is greater than $25,000, and less than $75,000. Construction contracts are permitted
to use a Select Bid process in excess of $25,000 and less than $200,000. A minimum of
three qualified potential vendors will be requested to submit proposals. The entire process is
documented in an approved format and all decisions/results clearly justified.
Ü Open Bid Î An Open Bid must be used where the value of equipment, supplies and services
is equal to or exceeds $75,000 and construction contracts that are equal to or exceed
$200,000. This highly structured process ensures the opportunity for all interested vendors
to submit proposals.