Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 11 - RULES GOVERNING QUALIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES THAT DO NOT EXCEED $25,000
Part I - GENERAL
Section 554-11-I-1 - Purpose and Scope

Summary: This section states the purpose and scope of the Bureau of General Services' Rules governing qualification of professionals for single source procurement by the Bureau for services involving expenditures not exceeding $25,000.

Title 5, subsection 1742(6) of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated governs the process by which the Bureau of General Services (BGS, Bureau) selects professionals for the planning, design, and monitoring of public improvements. Subsection 1742(6) authorizes the Bureau to prepare a list of professionals that are eligible for single source procurement when the cost of services does not exceed $25,000.

The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the Bureau's statutory authority to qualify professionals for single source selection. The Chapter sets forth requirements and procedures for eligibility, as well as application procedures, the standards for qualification of professionals, and contractual considerations.

This Chapter does not apply to the Bureau's selection of professionals through the issuance of a request for qualifications. Selection of such service providers through the issuance of a request for qualifications is governed by Chapter 001 of the Bureau's rules.

NOTE: This Chapter applies only when the cost of the services is $25,000 or less and will be performed by a qualified professional; Chapter 001 applies in all instances when the cost of the services exceeds $25,000. When the cost of services does not exceed $25,000, however, the Bureau may select a professional either (1) by single source selection under this Chapter, or (2) by issuance of a request for qualifications under Chapter 001.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §1742(6)