Three (3) written quotes must be obtained, when available, for the purchase of goods costing more than $2,000 if an individual chooses a provider who does not appear on a State bid award (https://www.bidscolorado.com/co/portal.nsf).
Price quotes must comply with the following requirements:
All quotes must be in writing;
All quotes must provide specifications, when applicable; and,
All quotes must be for the same or comparable items.
DVR Rehabilitation Counselor shall document the following within the service record:
Procurement activities, including copies of quotes, when required;
Justification if the chosen provider is not quoting the lowest cost; and,
Explanation of why three providers are not available to provide a price quote, if applicable.