State of Arkansas Procurement Manual

About this manual

This manual provides step-by-step guidance for procurement officials in Arkansas on how to handle purchase requisitions, competitive bids, and other procurement methods. It covers roles like requisitioner, buyer, and approver, and explains legal frameworks and ethical standards. The manual is designed to support, not replace, statutory law.

It includes detailed chapters on small order procurements, competitive bidding, invitation for bids, and request for proposals, with practical instructions and references to Arkansas Code Ann. sections.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Procurement Overview
• Purchase Requisitions
• Small Order Procurements
• Competitive Bid Procurements
• Invitation for Bid Procurements
• Traditional RFP Procurements
• Issuing Solicitations Through TSS OSP
• Additional Procurement Methods

Frequently asked questions

What is the dollar threshold for a small order procurement?

Purchases under the amount of $20,000 are referred to as a small order.

What is the threshold for a small order if the vendor is a certified woman or minority owned business?

The threshold is $40,000 for certified woman owned or minority owned business enterprises.

What is the dollar amount at which the Office of State Procurement generally handles procurements?

TSS OSP generally handles procurements greater than $75,000.