Competitive Acquisition Methods - 306
Once the acquisition type is identified, the next step is to identify the acquisition method.
An acquisition method identifies how the purchase is to be made and what key activities within the procurement process should be followed.
Refer to the below table for the list of available acquisition methods. The policy and procedures for conducting acquisitions utilizing various acquisition methods is contained in subsequent chapters of this manual.
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FI$CAL Acquisition Method Value |
Acquisition Method | Acquisition Method - Detail | Description |
| 001 | Competitive | Architectural and Engineering | The State's process for selecting the professional services of private architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying, or construction management firms based on demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required at a fair and reasonable price. |
| 002 | Competitive | Formal |
IT = Acquisitions at or above $1mil; Non-IT Goods = Acquisitions at or above $100k; Non-IT Services = Acquisitions at or above $10k. This acquisition method utilizes a "Formal" solicitation document such as an RFP or IFB. These acquisitions are typically advertised in the CSCR to solicit bids from the open market. |
| 003 | Competitive | Informal |
IT = Acquisitions below $1mil; Non-IT Goods = Acquisitions below $100k; Non-IT Services = Acquisitions below $10k. This acquisition method utilizes a "Informal" solicitation document such an RFQ and in some instances allows for phone quotes. Depending on the acquisition type and dollar value, these acquisitions may be advertised in the CSCR to solicit bids from the open market. |
| 004 | Competitive | SB/DVBE Option |
A competitive acquisition allowed per Government Code, Section 14838.5. It can be used for acquisitions between $5,000 and $249,999.99. Contract award is based on competition between CA Certified Small Businesses where at least two (2) offers were RECEIVED/OBTAINED. |
| 005 | Competitive | DVBE Option |
A competitive acquisition allowed per Government Code, Section 14838.5. It can be used for acquisitions between $5,000 and $249,999.99. Contract award is based on competition between CA Certified Disabled Veteran Businesses where at least two (2) offers were RECEIVED/OBTAINED. |
| 006 | Competitive | Public Works |
An agreement for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. |
| 007 | Competitive | Public Works - SB Option |
See above. |
| 008 | Competitive | Public Works - DVBE Option |
See above. |
| 009 | Competitive | Other - Special Statute (Buyer must indicate the law) |
To be used when a state agency has a category of contracts that are exempt from DGS oversight but still require competitive bidding and may be subject to other laws governing contracting. |
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