- (1) The maximum thresholds for small purchases shall be as described in this Section R105-1-6.
- (2) For outside counsel, litigation related consultants, management software and services, as well as expert witnesses, the small purchase maximum threshold is $250,000 per contract. A written justification statement shall be filed explaining the reasons for selection of the contractor.
- (3) For the selection of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2), including court reporting, litigation related copying and printing services, the small purchase maximum threshold is $50,000 per contract. For a purchase of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2) between $2,500 and $50,000, a minimum of two quotes shall be obtained or there shall be developed a rotation system of qualified persons or firms that meet the qualifications for the service. For any purchase of litigation support services that are not included under Subsection R105-1-6(2) of $2,500 or less, a direct award may be made.
- (4) Under Subsection 63G-6a-506(3), a threshold stated in this rule may be exceeded if the Attorney General or a person specifically designated in writing by the Attorney General gives written authorization to exceed the threshold that includes the reasons for exceeding the threshold.
KEY: Attorney General, litigation support, outside counsel, expert witnesses
Date of Last Change: June 1, 2026
Notice of Continuation: August 4, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art VII Sec 16; 67-5; 63G-6