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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, 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
San Antonio Independent School District
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
University Health System
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
Bexar County
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
Montgomery County
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
City of San Marcos
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
San Marcos C.I.S.D.
$20,000 and below
over $20,000
Potter County
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
City of New Braunfels
$25,000 and below
over $25,000
South San Antonio ISD
$25,000 and below
over $25,000