CUPCCAA requires formal bidding procedures at what amount?

• A. >$50,000
• B. >$100,000
• C. >$250,000
• D. >$200,000

Answer: (D)

Under CUPCCAA, the requirement for formal bidding is triggered when a public works contract exceeds a specific dollar threshold. That threshold is $200,000. So any construction or public works project over $200,000 must go through formal bidding procedures, including advertising, sealed bids, and award to the lowest responsible bidder. Projects at or below this amount can use informal bidding or other simplified procurement methods. The other dollar amounts don’t represent the formal-bidding trigger for CUPCCAA, which is why they aren’t the correct choice.