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Bid Thresholds by Agency



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


Agency Name
General Range for
Informal Bids (Quotes)
General Range For
Formal Bids and RFP's
Municipality of Mt. Lebanon
$22,000 and below
over $22,000
Allegheny County - Division of Purchasing and Supplies
$30,000 and below
over $30,000
Municipality of Monroeville
$10,000 and below
over $10,000
Pittsburgh Public Schools
$10,000 and below
over $10,000
Cambria County Purchasing
$10,000 and below
over $10,000
Township of Upper St. Clair
$30,000 and below
over $30,000
County of Berks
$9,999 and below
over $9,999
City of Allentown
$20,000 and below
over $20,000
Allegheny County - Department of Public Works
$30,000 and below
over $30,000