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Hall County Policy Regarding County Purchasing Act See also Neb. Rev. Stat. 23-3108 to 23-3112 Effective Hall County Employees are to comply with the following for County Purchases: • The competitive sealed bidding process is to be followed when the value of the purchase is $20,000.00 or more. • Three informal bids must be obtained if the value of the purchase is equal to or exceeds $5,000.0 but is less than $20,000.00. • Purchases may be made on the open market if the value of the purchase is less than $5,000.00. • Competitive bidding will not be required a) when purchasing unique or noncompetitive items, b) when purchasing petroleum products, c) when obtaining professional services or equipment maintenance or d) when the price has been established by one of the following: the federal General Services Administration; the Materiel Division of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services; or a cooperative purchasing agreement by which supplies, equipment, or services are procured in accordance with a contract established by another governmental entity. • Copies of the cooperative purchasing agreements, general services agreements, or state bids must be provided to the County Clerk. • All formal and informal bids must come before the Board of Supervisors for approval. Informal bids may be added to the website. Elected Officials are exempt from brining informal bids before the Board. • All change order, as an amendment to a construction contract, must be approved by the Hall County Board. • All formal and informal bids must be sent to the County Clerk.