R105-1-6. Small Purchases

  (1) The maximum thresholds for small purchases shall be as described in this Rule 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 reason(s) for selection of the contractor.

  (3) For the selection of litigation support services that are not included under Rule R105-1-6(2), including but not limited to 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 Rule 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 Rule R105-1-6(2) of $2500 or less, a direct award may be made.

  (4) Under Section 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.