contract is not feasible using small purchase procedures, sealed bids or competitive proposals and one of the following circumstances applies: The item is available only from a single source; an emergency exists that threatens the public health, welfare, or safety, or endangers property, or would otherwise cause serious injury; HUD authorizes noncompetitive proposals; or after solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate.
Legal Services
The goal is to acquire the services of a highly qualified firm at a
reasonable price using the competitive proposal procedures as outlined
above.
Professional Services
HAPB follows HUD regulation and uses the competitive proposal method
outlined above. Agreements or contracts for management, fee accountants,
legal or any other professional services with any person or firm where
the total period or term of the contract, including any renewal or option
provisions, is in excess of two (2) years is submitted to HUD for review.
Cooperative Purchasing
HAPB may enter into State and Local intergovernmental agreements to
purchase or use common goods and services. The decision to use an intergovernmental
agreement or conduct a direct procurement shall be based on economy
and efficiency.
Contract cost and price
A cost or price analysis shall be performed for all procurement actions
including contract modifications. The method and degree of analysis
is dependent on the factors surrounding the particular procurement situation,
but typically before receiving bids or proposals.
