Bill > LD100

This bill amends existing Maine state law to increase the expenditure limit for the informal bidding process when selecting professional, architectural, or engineering services. Currently, the state's Bureau of General Services can select service providers without a full competitive bidding process if the cost of services is under $25,000. The bill raises this threshold to $50,000, effectively allowing the bureau more flexibility in choosing service providers for smaller-scale projects. To maintain transparency and fairness, the bureau is still required to solicit names through general advertisements in newspapers or professional journals, and must create and regularly update a list of qualified respondents. This change aims to streamline the procurement process for professional services while ensuring that potential service providers have a fair opportunity to be considered for state contracts.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=100&snum=132