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Bidding waiver threshold for engineering works and services in state-owned companies and mixed-economy entities
AnswerEngineering works and services up to R$ 100.000,00 may be waived from bidding by state-owned companies, provided they are not parts of the same work.
Reviewed on 2026-10-02 · next review 2027-04-02
Data
| Who | Criterion | Consequence | Source | Data date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State-owned companies and mixed-economy entities | Engineering works and services valued up to R$ 100.000,00 | Bidding waiver | Law 13.303/2016, art. 29, I | 30/06/2016 |
Data consulted on 02/10/2026.
Basis
- Law No. 13.303/2016 (Planalto, in Portuguese): bidding waiver for engineering works and services valued up to R$ 100.000,00, provided they are not parts of the same work or service, or of the same nature and location that could be performed jointly.
How it applies
The bidding waiver for engineering works and services in state-owned companies and mixed-economy entities applies exclusively to contracts valued up to R$ 100.000,00. The limit does not apply to parts of the same work or service, nor to works and services of the same nature and location that can be executed jointly.
Limits
- The waiver does not apply to parts of the same work or service, nor to works and services of the same nature and in the same location that could be performed jointly.
- Law 13.303/2016 does not cover other entities besides state-owned companies and mixed-economy entities.
- Values are not monetarily updated in this law; it is recommended to verify updates in the legal text or complementary norms.
- Subsequent amendments must be checked directly in the official source (Planalto) or in specific regulations of state-owned companies and mixed-economy entities.