Section 41: Request for Quotations.

(1) A procuring entity may carry out procurements by requesting for quotations from suppliers or contractors where the value of the goods or works to be procured does not exceed a sum that shall be set in the procurement regulation.
(2) Generally quotations shall be obtained from at least 3 unrelated contractors or suppliers.
(3) Each contractor or supplier from whom a quotation is requested shall:
(a) be informed whether any factors other than the charges for the goods, works or services themselves, such as any applicable transportation and insurance charges, customs duties and taxes are to be included in the price; and
(b) give only one quotation and shall not be allowed to change or vary the quotation.
(4) No negotiation shall take place between a procuring entity and a contractor or supplier with respect to a quotation.
(5) The procurement shall be awarded to the qualified contractor or supplier that gives the lowest priced responsive quotation.
(6) Where the total value of the procurement is not more than a sum that shall be set in the regulation, the procurement entity may not obtain the Bureau's approval.