In accordance Sections 1267 and 1274 of the Michigan Revised School Code, MCL 380.1267 and MCL 380.1274, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has issued its annual memorandum to establish the competitive bidding thresholds for Michigan Public Schools for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026. A copy of the memorandum can be found here. The new competitive bidding threshold is $31,321 and it applies to all construction, renovation, repair or remodeling of school buildings (Section 1267), as well as the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment (Section 1274), by Michigan public schools. This new limit remains in effect until the MDE issues its memorandum for the next fiscal year.
