R105-1-7. Small Purchases

(1) The maximum thresholds for small purchases shall be as described in this Section R105-1-6. (2) For outside counsel, litigation related consultants, management software and services, as well as expert witnesses, the small purchase maximum threshold is $250,000 per contract. A written justification statement shall be filed explaining the reasons for selection of the contractor. (3) For the selection of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2), including court reporting, litigation related copying and printing services, the small purchase maximum threshold is $50,000 per contract. For a purchase of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2) between $2,500 and $50,000, a minimum of two quotes shall be obtained or there shall be developed a rotation system of qualified persons or firms that meet the qualifications for the service. For any purchase of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2) of $2,500 or less, a direct award may be made. (4) Under Subsection 63G-6a-506(3), a threshold stated in this rule may be exceeded if the Attorney General or a person specifically designated in writing by the Attorney General gives written authorization to exceed the threshold that includes the reasons for exceeding the threshold.