Bay Area Purchasing System

Bid Thresholds by Agency

Typically, when informal bids (commonly known as quotes because they have a smaller dollar value), are published, vendors are allowed to respond with pricing online (or by fax) . When formal bids are published, vendors are instructed to respond by hardcopy.

Agency Name

General Range for
Informal Bids (Quotes)

General Range For
Formal Bids and RFP's

Amador County General Services
$4,500 and below

over $4,500

Foothill-De Anza Community College District
$65,100 and below

over $65,100

Agency Name	General Range for Informal Bids (Quotes)	General Range For Formal Bids and RFP's
Amador County General Services	$4,500 and below	over $4,500
Foothill-De Anza Community College District	$65,100 and below	over $65,100