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Purchasing Thresholds (See Corrected Attachment 1, posted 20250909)

Sunnyvale City Council
September 9, 2025

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Purchasing Thresholds (See Corrected Attachment 1, posted 20250909)
Meeting
September 9, 2025
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Sunnyvale City Council
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Goods
$1 - $100  None
$1 - $1000*  None
$1 - $5,000  Non
e
$5,001 - $50,000  None
$50,001 - $70,000 
Three Written Quotes or justification of
exemption or Solicited Request for
Quotations Prepared by Purchasing
$70,001 - $100,000 
Informal Request for Quotations
Prepared by Purchasing done by
Department with purchasing
oversight.

Over $100,000 
Formal Invitation for Bids or Request
for Proposals Prepared by Purchasing
Public Bid Opening
Awarded by Council if Over
$250,000
 Inspects goods delivered and services
performed
 Report to Purchasing all surplus property
for disposal
 REFRAIN from making independent and
unauthorized procurements
Rev. 3/2025
 Purchase Requisition Submitted
Purchase Order or PA Issued
 Purchase Requisition Submitted Purchase
Order or PA Issued
 Purchase Requisition Submitted Purchase
Order or PA Issued
*Purchases with a P-Card can be up to the Cardholders transaction limit.

END-USER RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Identify procurement needs and
availability of funding
 Submit specifications for required goods
and services
 Participate in evaluation of bids and
proposals
 Purchase Requisition Submitted
Purchase Order or PA Issued
Employee Reimbursement
Off Site
Purchasing Card or Purchase Order
On Site Field Purchase Order
PURCHASING PROCESS SUMMARY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES (CH 4, ART. 3) – ATTACHMENT A

PURCHASING PROCESS SUMMARY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
Purchase Amount For Purchases of Purchasing Process Competitive Bid/Proposal RequirementsServices
Attachment 1

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(See Corrected Attachment 1, posted 20250909)

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