MONETARY PURCHASING LIMITS

Purchases of $00.01 to $50.00

Petty cash or the purchasing card.

Purchases of $50.01 to $3,000

Individual department directors may exercise discretion regarding the purchase of goods or services within this range. Competitive quotations or formal bidding is not required, but is recommended whenever justifiable cost savings can be achieved. The decision to obtain competitive quotes is the responsibility of the appropriate department head.

Purchases of $3,000.01 to $50,000.00

GSD shall attempt to obtain three (3) written bids. GSD must attempt to contact two qualified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) located in Bowie County for purchases in this range.

Purchases greater than $50,000.00

GSD shall follow a formal bid procedure as required by state law and city charter. Council approval is required.

Click here to register to become a HUB vendor