Competitive solicitation methods

1. Commodities and services will be procured through a competitive solicitation method unless competitive solicitation is not required by state law or circumstances exist under which competition can be limited or waived in accordance with North Dakota Century Code section 54-44.4-05 and these rules. 2. The state procurement office will establish policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the purchase of commodities and services, based upon dollar value thresholds established by the director pursuant to North Dakota Century Code sections 54-44.4-02 and 54-44.4-11. 3. Depending upon the value and complexity of commodities or services to be purchased, the state procurement office and each purchasing agency, in accordance with guidelines issued by the state procurement office, may issue solicitations by one of the following methods: a. Small purchase procedures, including an informal competitive process; b. Competitive sealed bids; c. Competitive sealed proposals; or d. Multistep competitive process.