Not applicable.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Not applicable.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
Not applicable.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report
Not applicable.
Effect on Small Business
None.
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Not applicable.
Fiscal Estimate
The functions required by these rules can be absorbed within existing staff. Therefore, there is no fiscal effect on the agency.
Agency Contact Person
Morna Foy, Vice President, Wisconsin Technical College System, 4622 University Avenue, P.O. Box 7874, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7874, telephone (608) 266-2449, e-mail
morna.foy@wtcsystem.edu.
Place Where Comments Are to be Submitted and Deadline for Submission
Comments may be submitted to the contact person noted above. The deadline for comments is February 15, 2012.
A public hearing and notice are not required under s.
227.16 (2) (b), Stats., as the proposed rule amendment will align the cost minimums for procurement requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System with the policies and cost minimums established by the Legislature and the Governor for state agency procurements in
2011 Wisconsin Act 32.
Text of Rule
(c)
Competitive bids. Require that all procurements where the total cost exceeds
$25,000 $50,000 and public construction under ss.
38.18 and
62.15 (1),
(11) and
(14), Stats., where the total cost exceeds
$10,000
$25,000 be accomplished through the use of competitive bids except as provided by pars. (d), (e), and (i).
(f) Solicitation of written quotes. Except as provided under pars. (d), (e) and (i), require that all procurements where the total cost equals or exceeds $10,000 $25,000 and does not exceed $25,000 $50,000 be accomplished through the solicitation of written quotations from a minimum of 3 contractors or proposed contractors.
(g) Procurements less that $10,000 than $25,000. Establish a procedure for all procurements where the total cost is less than $10,000 $25,000.
(j) Records required. Require that records be created and retained for all procurements where the total cost equals or exceeds $10,000 $25,000. These records shall include:
1. The rationale for the method of procurement.
2. The rationale for selection or rejection of any contractor or proposed contractor.
3. The basis for cost or price.
