N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.52 - SMALL PURCHASES OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A. Application: A central purchasing office may procure professional services having a value not to exceed the value set forth in statute for small purchases of professional services, except for the services of architects, engineers, landscape architects, or surveyors for state public works projects, as that term is defined in Section 13-1-91 NMSA 1978, in accordance with Subsections B, C, and D of this section and 1.4.10 NMAC.

B. Examination of offeror list: Before contacting any business, a central purchasing office is encouraged to examine the state purchasing agent's current list of registered offerors, if any. Central purchasing offices are encouraged to contact at least three businesses for written offers before selecting a contractor.

C. Negotiations: A central purchasing office shall negotiate a contract for the required services at a fair and reasonable price to the state agency.

D. Disclosure: If more than one business is contacted, the contents of the written or oral offer of one business shall not be disclosed to another business until award is made. Award in this context means the final required state agency signature on the contract(s) resulting from the procurement.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.52

1.4.1.52 NMAC - Rp, 1.4.1.52 NMAC, 08-30-13, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 12, June 21, 2022, eff. 6/21/2022