HAPB has a procurement policy that ensures fair and equitable treatment of all persons or firms involved in the purchasing process. Our policy affirms that supplies, services and construction are procured efficiently, effectively, and at the most favorable prices available to HAPB. We promote competition in contracting and provide safeguards for purchasing actions to be in full compliance with applicable Federal standards, HUD regulations, and State and Local laws.
Small Purchases
Any purchase that does not exceed $25,000 is made in accordance with
the small purchase procedures. Purchases for $3,000 or less require
one solicited quotation if the price is considered reasonable. Small
purchases in excess of $3,000 but not exceeding $25,000 require at least
three (3) quotes which maybe obtained orally, by telephone, or in writing.
Sealed Bids(formal advertising)
All construction and equipment contracts exceeding $25,000 are awarded
based on competitive sealed bidding following a formal advertising request
posted by HAPB. This is the preferred method for construction procurement,
Capital Fund Programs, Comprehensive Improvement Assistant Program.
The successful bidder can be made principally on the basis of price.
Competitive Proposals
The request for proposals (RFP) is used when conditions are not appropriate
for the use of sealed bids. Before solicitation a mechanism for fairly
and thoroughly evaluating the technical and the price is established.
The proposals shall be evaluated only on the criteria stated in the
RFP. The contract is awarded based on qualifications; price and other
factors considered most advantageous to HAPB.
Noncompetitive Proposals
Procurement by noncompetitive proposals may be used only when the award of a
