AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS

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for goods and services other than professional services

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Purchases under this section which are expected to exceed $30,000 shall require the written informal solicitation of a minimum of four (4) bidders or offerors.

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G. A public body may establish purchase procedures, if adopted in writing, not requiring competitive negotiation for single or term contracts for professional services if the aggregate or the sum of all phases is not expected to exceed $30,000; however, such small purchase procedures shall provide for competition wherever practicable.

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