USNH Procurement Policy requires that a formal competitive process is followed for the procurement of goods and services of $35,000 or more, including all revenue agreements and contracts. This requires a formal sourcing process managed by Procurement Services such as an RFx/Bid.
Once you submit this sourcing request, your request will be assigned to a procurement manager or specialist who will manage the bid process in coordination with your department and stakeholders.
A bid may not be required in the following scenarios, the procurement staff member assigned to your project can assist with understanding these requirements in detail.
- The purchase is covered by one of the following types of existing contracts: USNH, state, federal, or other cooperative contract or pricing agreement. Use of existing contracts is strongly encouraged however subject to Procurement approval to ensure pricing is appropriate for the volume being purchased.
- A valid Exception to Bid (ETB) applies to the purchase.
Directions: Select Submit a Request (green button on the top right side of this page), to begin.