The primary body of rules governing all federal government procurement. Applies to all executive branch agencies. Micro-purchase threshold: $15,000. Simplified acquisition threshold: $350,000. Formal competition required above $350,000.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs provide federal R&D funding to small businesses across 11 agencies. Awardees generally retain IP rights under Bayh-Dole principles. A major entry point for tech companies seeking federal contracts.
Two-track system: State Procurement Code governs state agencies, Competitive Bid Law governs local government. Local contracts above $15,000 require sealed competitive bids. State small purchase threshold is $25,000.
Follows ABA Model Procurement Code. Geographic realities create unique considerations — transportation costs and remote delivery recognized in regulations. Online vendor registration via AlaskaSE.
Centrally administered by State Procurement Office. Simplified procedures up to $100,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Revised in April 2025 for public-private partnerships. Active NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Modernized 2019, closely follows ABA Model Procurement Code. Mandatory procurement training for all state purchasing employees. Formal competitive bidding above $75,000. Vendor registration via ArkansasBid.com.
One of the most complex state procurement systems. Department of General Services is central purchasing authority. Strong small business and DVBE preferences. Active regulations on environmentally preferable purchasing and social equity.
Hybrid centralized/decentralized model. Small purchase threshold $150,000; formal competition above $150,000 for goods/services, $500,000 for IT. Sustainability and social value requirements in procurement.
DAS maintains statewide contracts; agencies required to use them when available. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Strong small business set-aside and CT supplier preference policies. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Centralized through OMB. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000 for goods, $100,000 for services. Strong in-state preference policy. Participates in several cooperative purchasing programs.
One of the most active state procurement systems. Formal competitive solicitation above $35,000 (Category Two). MyFloridaMarketPlace online procurement required for state agencies. Significant small and minority business programs. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Centralized State Purchasing Division with statewide contracts. Formal competitive bidding above $100,000. Active small business and veteran-owned business preferences. TeamWorks procurement platform.
One of the most comprehensive state codes, modeled on ABA Model Procurement Code. Formal competitive bidding above $25,000 for goods, $50,000 for services. Geographic isolation creates unique shipping and vendor availability considerations. Active Hawaii business preferences.
Comprehensive independently developed code, not ABA Model-based. Illinois Procurement Bulletin is official publication for notices. Formal competitive selection above $100,000. Significant small business, veteran-owned, and MBE programs. Robust procurement ethics requirements.
Tiered small purchase system — simplified procedures below $150,000 for goods, $200,000 for services. Formal competitive solicitation above those thresholds. Automated Vendor Service (AVS) for registration. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Centralized through DAS. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Strong Iowa-based business preference. Emphasizes value analysis and total cost of ownership. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Formal competitive sealed bidding above $50,000; sealed bids with 3 days notice between $25,000–$50,000. Active cooperative purchasing through NASPO ValuePoint.
Adopted ABA Model Procurement Code. Small purchase threshold $40,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Strong ethical requirements and active debarment procedures. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Comprehensive code. Formal competitive bidding above $30,000 for goods, $250,000 for services. Strong compliance requirements from past federal oversight. Vendor registration through Louisiana Vendor Portal required.
Board of Public Works (Governor, Comptroller, Treasurer) approves major contracts. Formal competitive sealed bidding above $50,000 for goods, $100,000 for services. Active MBE programs with specific participation goals. eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) is official portal.
Two frameworks: Ch. 7C for state agencies, Ch. 30B for local governments. Ch. 30B formal competitive bidding above $50,000 for goods/services, $100,000 for construction. COMMBUYS procurement portal. OSD maintains statewide contracts.
Managed by DTMB. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000 for goods and IT. Active small business and veteran-owned business programs. SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal for registration.
Well-organized central system through Materials Management Division. Formal competitive bidding above $100,000. Strong small business and targeted group business (TGB) requirements. eSupplier portal for registration. Active NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Small purchase threshold $25,000; formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Specific provisions for emergency procurement given rural nature. Montana Vendor Express system for registration.
Small purchase threshold $100,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Active small business programs and Nevada-based preferences. NevadaEPro portal. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Significant centralization through Division of Purchase and Property. Formal competitive bidding above $44,000 (adjusted periodically). Strong set-asides for small, veteran-owned, and MWBE businesses. NJSTART eProcurement system. Local procurement separately governed by Local Public Contracts Law.
Comprehensive code. Small purchase threshold $60,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Strong small business and resident business preferences. Significant requirements around protecting Native American businesses and tribal sovereign interests.
One of the most complex state systems. OGS maintains extensive statewide contracts; agencies required to use them. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Highly developed MWBE programs with specific participation requirements. NY eMarketplace platform. Local procurement follows General Municipal Law.
Division of Purchase and Contract manages state procurement. Formal competitive bidding above $90,000 for goods, $300,000 for services. Significant NC HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) requirements. Interactive Purchasing System (IPS) for opportunities.
One of the larger and more sophisticated state systems. State Term Schedule covers extensive pre-competed contracts. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000 for goods, $25,000 for services. Strong small and minority business programs. Ohio Vendor Services portal.
Small purchase threshold $50,000; formal competitive sealed bidding above that. Active small business and disadvantaged business programs. iSupplier portal for vendor registration. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Comprehensive code with strong transparency requirements. Formal competitive sealed bidding above $10,500 for commodities, $35,700 for services (indexed). Significant small diverse business (SDB) participation requirements. PA eMarketplace. Sunset Act creates periodic contract review requirements.
Applies to both state and local government — one of the more unified frameworks. Small purchase threshold $50,000; formal competitive solicitation above that. Robust small and minority business programs. SC Statewide Procurement System.
Central Procurement Office manages state purchasing. Formal competitive sealed bidding above $50,000. Active small business, veteran-owned, and MBE programs. Edison procurement system. NASPO ValuePoint participant.
Texas Contracting and Delivery Procedures for Construction Projects
Tex. Gov. Code §§ 2269.001–2269.413
Authorizes alternative construction delivery methods for governmental entities including competitive sealed proposals, construction manager-at-risk (CMAR), design-build, and job order contracting. Sets procedures, qualification requirements, and evaluation criteria for each method.
Texas Municipal Purchasing and Contracting Authority
Tex. Local Gov. Code §§ 252.001–252.049
The primary statute governing competitive purchasing by Texas municipalities. Requires competitive sealed bidding or proposals for expenditures over $50,000, sets exemptions, establishes best value criteria, and governs change orders and contract bonds.
Texas Professional and Consulting Services Procurement Act
Tex. Gov. Code §§ 2254.001–2254.004
Requires qualifications-based selection for architects, engineers, and surveyors — price cannot be a factor until after the most qualified firm is selected. Also governs consulting services contracts with state agencies.
Texas Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities and Counties
Tex. Local Gov. Code §§ 271.001–271.083
Covers cooperative purchasing programs, electronic bidding, performance contracts, design-build for civil works, and the right to audit contractors. Subchapter D authorizes participation in cooperative purchasing programs like BuyBoard and TIPS.
One of the more detailed frameworks. Formal competitive sealed bidding above $100,000. Strong small, women-owned, and minority business programs. eVA electronic procurement system for state and many local agencies.
Separate frameworks for state (RCW 39.26) and local (RCW 39.04) agencies. Formal competitive solicitation above $150,000. Strong small and minority business programs. WA Procurement Portal for registration.
Statewide contracts available to agencies and municipalities. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Active WI-based and historically underutilized business programs. VendorNet system for registration. NASPO ValuePoint and Midwestern Higher Ed Compact participant.