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62 PA Cons Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 501 - Definitions

§ 501. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Established catalog price." The price included in a catalog, price list, schedule or other form that:  (1) is regularly maintained by a manufacturer or contractor; (2) is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers; and (3) states prices at which sales are currently or were last made to a significant number of any category of buyers or buyers constituting the general buying public for the supplies or services involved.  "Invitation for bids." (Deleted by amendment).  "Life cycle cost." The total cost of the supply in terms of purchase cost, installation cost, maintenance cost, energy cost, supply cost and other costs.  "Procurement description." The words used in a solicitation to describe the supplies, services or construction to be procured. The term includes specifications attached to or made a part of the solicitation.  "Request for proposals." (Deleted by amendment).  "Responsible bidder or offeror." (Deleted by amendment).  "Responsive bidder or offeror." (Deleted by amendment).  "Sealed bid or proposal." (Deleted by amendment).   (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)
62 PA Cons Stat § 511 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 511 - Methods of source selection

§ 511. Methods of source selection.  Unless otherwise authorized by law, all Commonwealth agency contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding under section 512 (relating to competitive sealed bidding) except as provided in: Section 512.1 (relating to competitive electronic auction bidding). Section 513 (relating to competitive sealed proposals). Section 514 (relating to small procurements). Section 515 (relating to sole source procurement). Section 516 (relating to emergency procurement). Section 517 (relating to multiple awards). Section 518 (relating to competitive selection procedures for certain services). Section 519 (relating to selection procedure for insurance and notary bonds). Section 520 (relating to supplies manufactured and services performed by persons with disabilities). Section 905 (relating to procurement of design professional services).  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 511 is referred to in sections 322, 512 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 512.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 512.1 - Competitive electronic auction bidding

§ 512.1. Competitive electronic auction bidding.   (a) Conditions for use.--If the purchasing agency determines in writing that use of competitive electronic auction bidding is in the best interests of the Commonwealth, a contract for supplies or services, but not construction, may be entered into by competitive electronic auction bidding.  (b) Invitation for bids.--An invitation for bids shall be issued and shall include a procurement description and all contractual terms, whenever practical, and conditions applicable to the procurement, including a notice that bids will be received in an electronic auction manner.  (c) Public notice.--Public notice of the invitation for bids shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 512(c) (relating to competitive sealed bidding).  (d) Auctions.--Bids shall be accepted electronically at the time and in the manner designated in the invitation for bids. During the auction a bidder's price shall be disclosed to other bidders. Bidders shall have the opportunity to reduce their bid prices during the auction. At the conclusion of the auction, the record of the bid prices received and the name of each bidder shall be open to public inspection.  (e) Withdrawal of bids.--After the auction period has terminated, withdrawal of bids shall be permitted as provided in section 512(f)(2).  (f) Award.--The contract shall be awarded within 60 days of the auction by written notice to the lowest responsible bidder, or all bids shall be rejected except as otherwise provided in this section. Extensions of the date for the award may be made by mutual written consent of the contracting officer and the lowest responsible bidder.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 added section 512.1.  Cross References. Section 512.1 is referred to in section 511 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 513 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 513 - Competitive sealed proposals

§ 513. Competitive sealed proposals. (a) Conditions for use.--When the contracting officer determines in writing that the use of competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or advantageous to the Commonwealth, a contract may be entered into by competitive sealed proposals.  (b) Request for proposals.--Proposals shall be solicited through a request for proposals.  (c) Public notice.--Public notice of the request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 512(c) (relating to competitive sealed bidding).  (d) Receipt of proposals.--Offerors shall submit their proposals to ensure that their proposals are received prior to the time and date established for receipt of the proposals. Proposals shall be submitted in the format required by the request for proposals. Proposals shall be opened so as to avoid disclosure of their contents to competing offerors.  (e) Evaluation.--The relative importance of the evaluation factors shall be fixed prior to opening the proposals. A Commonwealth agency shall invite its comptroller to participate in the evaluation as a nonvoting member of any evaluation committee. No individual who has been employed by an offeror within the preceding two years may participate in the evaluation of proposals.  (f) Discussion with responsible offerors and revision of proposals.--As provided in the request for proposals, discussions and negotiations may be conducted with responsible offerors for the purpose of clarification and of obtaining best and final offers. Responsible offers shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors.  (g) Selection for negotiation.--The responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the purchasing agency, taking into consideration price and all evaluation factors, shall be selected for contract negotiation.  (h) Contract negotiation.--(Deleted by amendment).  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.; Oct. 21, 2014, P.L.2517, No.149, eff. 60 days)    2014 Amendment. Act 149 amended subsec. (e).  2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsecs. (f) and (g) and deleted subsec. (h).  Cross References. Section 513 is referred to in sections 106.1, 511, 517, 534, 561, 3741 of this title; section 9604 of Title 51 (Military Affairs).
62 PA Cons Stat § 514 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 514 - Small procurements

§ 514. Small procurements.  If the procurement is not the subject of a Statewide requirements contract between the purchasing agency and a contractor, the head of the purchasing agency may authorize in writing procurements without formal bid procedures, not exceeding the amount established by the purchasing agency. The head of the purchasing agency may authorize procurement of the supply or service on a no-bid basis for procurements which do not exceed the amount established by the head of the purchasing agency for small, no-bid procurements. The head of the purchasing agency may authorize procurement on a no-bid basis for construction projects that do not exceed a total construction cost of $10,000. The amount of $10,000 shall be adjusted annually by the department to reflect the annual percentage change in the Composite Construction Cost Index of the United States Department of Commerce occurring in the one-year period ending December 31 of each year. Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small procurement under this section. Small procurements shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the written authorization and this section. Records of all small procurements shall be transmitted to the purchasing agency.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 514 is referred to in sections 107, 108, 322, 327, 511, 515, 518, 564, 905 of this title; section 13A06 of Title 65 (Public Officers).
62 PA Cons Stat § 515 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 515 - Sole source procurement

§ 515. Sole source procurement. (a) General rule.--A contract may be awarded for a supply, service or construction item without competition if the contracting officer first determines in writing that one of the following conditions exists:  (1) Only a single contractor is capable of providing the supply, service or construction. (2) A Federal or State statute or Federal regulation exempts the supply, service or construction from the competitive procedure.  (3) The total cost of the supply, service or construction is less than the amount established by the department for small, no-bid procurements under section 514 (relating to small procurements).  (4) It is clearly not feasible to award the contract for supplies or services on a competitive basis.  (5) The services are to be provided by attorneys or litigation consultants selected by the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Attorney General, the Department of the Auditor General or the Treasury Department.  (6) The services are to be provided by expert witnesses. (7) The services involve the repair, modification or calibration of equipment and they are to be performed by the manufacturer of the equipment or by the manufacturer's authorized dealer, provided the contracting officer determines that bidding is not appropriate under the circumstances.  (8) The contract is for investment advisors or managers selected by the Public School Employees' Retirement System, the State Employees' Retirement System or a State-affiliated entity.  (9) The contract is for financial or investment experts to be used and selected by the Treasury Department or financial or investment experts selected by the Secretary of the Budget.  (10) The contract for supplies or services is in the best interest of the Commonwealth. (b) Written determination.--The written determination authorizing sole source procurement shall be included in the contract file. For procurements over $250,000 made under subsection (a)(10), the determination shall be signed by the head of the purchasing agency.  (c) Approval required by board of commissioners of public grounds and buildings.--With the exception of small procurements under section 514 and emergency procurements under section 516 (relating to emergency procurement), if the sole source procurement is for a supply, except for computer software updates under $50,000, for which the department acts as purchasing agency, it must be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings prior to the award of a contract.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.; Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1216, No.163, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 515 is referred to in sections 106.1, 326, 511, 518, 519, 534, 561, 564, 905 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 516 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 516 - Emergency procurement

§ 516. Emergency procurement. The head of a purchasing agency may make or authorize others to make an emergency procurement when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety or circumstances outside the control of the agency create an urgency of need which does not permit the delay involved in using more formal competitive methods. Whenever practical, in the case of a procurement of a supply, at least two quotes shall be solicited. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the procurement file. No written contract may be required. The supplier of the supply, service or construction may be paid based on the emergency approval and approved invoice.  (Nov. 4, 2016, P.L.1216, No.163, eff. 60 days)   Cross References. Section 516 is referred to in sections 106.1, 511, 515, 518, 519, 541, 561, 564, 905, 3604 of this title; section 13A06 of Title 65 (Public Officers).
62 PA Cons Stat § 517 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 517 - Multiple awards

§ 517. Multiple awards.   (a) Conditions for use.--Contracts may be entered into on a multiple award basis when the head of the purchasing agency determines that one or more of the following criteria is applicable: (1) It is administratively or economically impractical to develop or modify specifications for a myriad of related supplies because of rapid technological changes. (2) The subjective nature in the use of certain supplies and the fact that recognizing this need creates a more efficient use of the item. (3) It is administratively or economically impractical to develop or modify specifications because of the heterogeneous nature of the product lines. (4) There is a need for compatibility with existing systems. (5) The agency should select the contractor to furnish the supply, service or construction based upon best value or return on investment.  (b) Solicitation process.--Invitations to bid or requests for proposals shall be issued for the supplies, services or construction to be purchased.  (c) Public notice.--Public notice of the invitation for bids or request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 512(c) (relating to competitive sealed bidding).  (d) Receipt of bids or proposals.--Bids shall be opened in the same manner as provided in section 512(d). Proposals shall be received in the same manner as provided in section 513(d) (relating to competitive sealed proposals).  (e) Award.--The invitation for bids or request for proposals shall describe the method for selection of the successful bidders or offerors. There are three options: (1) Awards shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder or offeror for each designated manufacturer. (2) Awards shall be made to the two or three lowest responsible bidders or offerors for each designated manufacturer. (3) Awards shall be made to all responsible bidders or offerors.  (f) Selection.--A Commonwealth agency may select a contractor from the bidders or offerors awarded contracts under subsection (e) to furnish the supply, service or construction based upon best value or return on investment.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsecs. (c) and (e) and added subsec. (f).  Cross References. Section 517 is referred to in sections 511, 1902 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 518 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 518 - Competitive selection procedures for certain services

§ 518. Competitive selection procedures for certain services.   (a) Conditions for use.--The services of accountants, clergy, physicians, lawyers, dentists and other professional services which are not performed by other Commonwealth employees shall be procured in accordance with this section except as authorized under section 514 (relating to small procurements), 515 (relating to sole source procurement) or 516 (relating to emergency procurement).  (b) Statement of qualifications.--Persons engaged in providing the types of services specified in subsection (a) may submit statements of qualifications and expressions of interest in providing these services. The contracting officer may specify a uniform format for statements of qualifications. Persons may amend these statements at any time by filing a new statement.  (c) Request for proposals.--Adequate notice of the need for the services specified in subsection (a) shall be given by the purchasing agency through a request for proposals. The request for proposals shall describe the services required, list the type of information required of each offeror and state the relative importance of the particular information.  (d) Discussions.--The contracting officer may conduct discussions with any responsible offeror to determine the offeror's qualifications for further consideration. Discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by other offerors.  (e) Award.--Award shall be made to the responsible offeror determined in writing by the contracting officer to be best qualified based on the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. Fair and reasonable compensation shall be determined through negotiation. If compensation cannot be agreed upon with the best qualified responsible offeror, then negotiations will be formally terminated with the offeror. If proposals were submitted by one or more other responsible offerors, negotiations may be conducted with the other responsible offeror or responsible offerors in the order of their respective qualification ranking. The contract may be awarded to the responsible offeror then ranked as best qualified if the amount of compensation is determined to be fair and reasonable.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsecs. (a), (d) and (e).  Cross References. Section 518 is referred to in sections 511, 561 of this title; section 1555 of Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations).
62 PA Cons Stat § 519 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 519 - Selection procedure for insurance and notary bonds

§ 519. Selection procedure for insurance and notary bonds.   (a) Conditions for use.--Insurance and notary bonds shall be procured by the department in accordance with this section except as authorized under section 515 (relating to sole source procurement) or 516 (relating to emergency procurement).  (b) Statement of qualifications.--Insurance and bond carriers may submit statements of qualifications and expressions of interest in providing insurance or notary bonds. The department may specify a uniform format for statements of qualifications.  (c) Request for proposals.--Adequate notice of the need for insurance or notary bond coverage shall be given by the purchasing agency through a request for proposals. The request for proposals shall describe the type of insurance or bond coverage required and list the type of information and data required of each offeror.  (d) Receipt of proposals.--Offerors shall submit their proposals prior to the time and date specified.  (e) Discussions with responsible offerors and revision to proposals.--Discussions and negotiations may be conducted with responsible offerors. Responsible offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion, negotiation and revision of proposals. Revisions may be permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers.  (f) Award.--Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing by the department to be the most advantageous to the Commonwealth based on criteria determined by the department, including the coverage offered and the cost of the premium.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsecs. (e) and (f).  Cross References. Section 519 is referred to in sections 511, 561 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 521 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 521 - Cancellation of invitations for bids or requests for proposals

§ 521. Cancellation of invitations for bids or requests for proposals.  An invitation for bids, a request for proposals or other solicitation may be canceled, or any or all bids or proposals may be rejected, at any time prior to the time a contract is executed by all parties when it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth. Bids may be rejected in part when specified in the solicitation. The reasons for the cancellation or rejection shall be made part of the contract file.  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 521 is referred to in section 1711.1 of this title.
62 PA Cons Stat § 532 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 532 - Prequalification of bidders and offerors

§ 532. Prequalification of bidders and offerors.  Prospective bidders and offerors may be prequalified for particular types of supplies, services and construction.
62 PA Cons Stat § 533 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 62 - PROCUREMENT|Chapter 5 - Source Selection and Contract Formation|Section 533 - Security and performance bonds

§ 533. Security and performance bonds.   (a) Contract for supplies or services.--  (1) In the case of competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals for a contract for supplies or services, bidders or offerors may be required by the contracting officer to provide bid or proposal security. Bid or proposal security shall be in the form of a certified or bank check or a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in this Commonwealth or another form of security as specified in the invitation for bids or request for proposals. Bid or proposal security shall be at least in the minimum amount or percentage of the amount of the bid as shall be specified in the advertisement, invitation for bids or request for proposals. (2) When the invitation for bids or the request for proposals requires security, noncompliance by the bidder or offeror with the instructions in the invitation for bids or request for proposals requires that the bid or proposal be rejected unless it is determined that the bid or proposal fails to comply with the security requirements in a nonsubstantial manner. (3) After the bids or proposals are opened, they shall be irrevocable for the period specified in the invitation for bids or the request for proposals except as provided in section 512(f) (relating to competitive sealed bidding). If a bidder or offeror is permitted to withdraw its bid or proposal before award, no action shall be had against the bidder or offeror or against the bid or proposal security. (4) A contractor may be required by the contracting officer to provide a performance bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this Commonwealth. In lieu of a bond, a contractor may provide other security as permitted by the head of the purchasing agency. The performance bond or other required security shall be in an amount determined by the head of the purchasing agency, and it shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract.  (b) Contract for construction.--Bid security and performance bonds as required for contracts for construction are provided for in sections 902 (relating to bid or proposal security) and 903 (relating to contract performance security and payment bonds).  (Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)    2002 Amendment. Act 142 amended subsec. (a)(3).  Cross References. Section 533 is referred to in section 3753 of this title.