The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2026 bid limits in the November 29, 2025, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2026, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will increase from $23,800 to $24,500. In addition, the minimum purchase amount for telephone quotes will increase from $12,900 to $13,200. The increase is based on the change in the Consumer Price Index, which was 3.0% for the 12-month period ending September 30.