2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 13: Public Purchases and Property
Article 1: Procurement, 13-1-1 through 13-1-199
Section 13-1-125: Small purchases.


NM Stat § 13-1-125 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

13-1-125. Small purchases.

A. A central purchasing office shall procure services, construction or items of tangible personal property having a value not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in accordance with the applicable small purchase regulations adopted by the secretary, a local public body or a central purchasing office that has the authority to issue regulations.

B. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection A of this section, a central purchasing office may procure professional services having a value not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), excluding applicable state and local gross receipts taxes, except for the services of landscape architects or surveyors for state public works projects or local public works projects, in accordance with professional services procurement regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration, the general services department or a central purchasing office with the authority to issue regulations.

C. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection A of this section, a state agency or a local public body may procure services, construction or items of tangible personal property having a value not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) by issuing a direct purchase order to a contractor based upon the best obtainable price.

D. Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.

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