AN ACT TO AMEND § 5213 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING THE SMALL PURCHASE THRESHOLD.

38th Guam Legislature

Guam Bill B-134-38 aims to raise the small-purchase threshold for government procurement, speeding routine buys while preserving safeguards for agencies and vendors.

Overview

Bill Number: B 134-38

Title: AN ACT TO AMEND § 5213 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO INCREASING THE SMALL PURCHASE THRESHOLD.

Introduced: November 27, 2025

Status: Not provided in the available information

This bill proposes an amendment to a specific section of the Guam Code to raise the small purchase threshold used for government procurement.

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is to increase the small purchase threshold for procuring goods and services by Guam government agencies.

Increasing the threshold is typically intended to reduce administrative burden and speed up routine purchases that fall below formal bidding levels, while preserving basic safeguards against misuse.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

Amendment of § 5213, Chapter 5, Title 5 Guam Code Annotated to raise the small purchase threshold.

The exact new threshold amount, criteria, and any accompanying procedures are not provided in the available information.

Other procedural elements (e.g., reporting requirements, approval steps, competitive requirements, or oversight mechanisms) are not specified in the summary.

Who Is Affected

** Guam government agencies and departments** that conduct small purchases, as they would operate under the revised threshold.

Vendors and contractors seeking to do business with Guam agencies, who may encounter a broader range of purchases under the new threshold.

Procurement and compliance personnel responsible for implementing and auditing procurement procedures.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Introduced: November 27, 2025.

Status: Not listed; no information on committee referrals, hearings, amendments, or final action.

Effective date: Not specified; the bill’s operative date would typically be defined in the enacted text or accompanying legislative notes.

In general, a change to the small purchase threshold would require potential updates to procurement manuals, training, and possibly regulatory guidance.

Potential Impacts (based on common effects of threshold increases)

Efficiency: Faster processing of routine purchases under the new threshold.

Administrative Burden: Potentially reduced for agencies, but may require enhanced controls to maintain accountability.

Competition and vendor access: May broaden opportunities for smaller purchases; could affect competitive bidding dynamics for low-dollar procurements.

Compliance and oversight: Likely to necessitate clear documentation and auditing to ensure integrity of small purchases.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

Monitor for updates on the bill’s status, including committee hearings, amendments, and final legislative action.

Review the full enacted text once released to understand the precise new threshold amount, any changes to procedures, and effective date.

If enacted, anticipate updates to Guam procurement manuals, training materials, and related regulations.

If you have access to the full bill text or a fiscal note, I can provide a more detailed, line-by-line analysis of the specific changes and their exact implications.

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