N.M. Admin. Code § 7.1.5.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 7.1.5.15 - SMALL PURCHASES OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A. The central purchasing office or procuring unit of the department may procure professional services having a value not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) excluding applicable state and local gross receipts taxes, except for the services of architects, landscape architects, engineers or land surveyors for state capital projects, as provided in this section.

B. Before contracting with any person or business to provide professional services, the central purchasing office is encouraged to examine the state purchasing agent's current list of potential offerors.

C. The central purchasing office or procuring unit of the department shall negotiate a contract for the required services at a fair and reasonable price to the department. The central purchasing office or department unit is encouraged, but not required, to contact at least three (3) persons or businesses for written or oral offers before selecting a contractor. A record of those contacts shall be included in the procurement file maintained by the central purchasing office or procuring unit of the department.

D. If more than one person or business is contacted, the contents of the written or oral offer of one business shall not be disclosed to another person or business during the negotiation process.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.1.5.15

8/12/85, 1/1/97; Recompiled 10/31/01