If a mandatory State of Arkansas Contract exists for a commodity, the University MUST order through that contract. A list of these contracts may be found on the Office of State Procurement web site: https://www.transform.ar.gov/procurement/state-contracts/
| $20,000 or less | Small Orders: These include general merchandise exclusive of state contract and printing items. Generally require 1-2 working days to process. |
| $20,001-$75,000 | Competitive Bid: Requires 7-10 days to process. |
| $75,001 and up | Formal Sealed Bid: Requires 3-4 weeks to process. |