DE HB216

Raises the threshold for requiring three competitive quotations from $5,000 to $15,000 for purchases or contracts under $60,000 (increased from $25,000)

Raises the threshold for competitive bidding procedures from $25,000 to $60,000 for purchases or contracts under $100,000

Authorizes the city to advertise sealed bids through electronic publication on the city's website or other publicly accessible internet locations in addition to required newspaper advertising

Permits city departments to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with other public procurement agencies within Delaware or other states, subject to approval by the procurement and records division