(A) Purchases less than $25,000. The purchasing agent may not require evidence of financial responsibility when the estimated cost of purchase is less than $25,000.
(B) Purchases between $25,000 and $100,000. The solicitation may include a requirement that an offeror provide evidence of financial responsibility. If evidence of financial responsibility is required, the solicitation must indicate the kind of evidence that will be acceptable. If a bond or certified check is required, it may not exceed 10% of the estimated cost of the purchase.
(C) Purchases over $100,000. The solicitation shall include a requirement that an offeror provide evidence of financial responsibility and must indicate the kind of evidence that will be acceptable. If a bond or certified check is required, it may not exceed 10% of the estimated cost of the purchase.
(D) Small business set-asides. The purchasing agent may determine that no evidence of financial responsibility shall be required for a small business set-aside purchase.
(2014 Code, § A3.3(4))