Bid Thresholds by Agency
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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 |