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Procurement: Written Procurement Policy and Standards of Conduct
Written Procurement Policy and Standards of Conduct
Procurement Policy
Procurement Plan Template (DOC)
The SFA/LEA must maintain written policies and procedures that reflect applicable federal, state, and local regulations. These policies should include:
- The procurement methods to be used;
- A requirement that costs incurred must be necessary and cost-effective;
- A requirement that procurement avoids the acquisition of unnecessary or duplicative items;
- All procurement transactions must provide full and open competition;
- A requirement that the SFA/LEA must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement
- Procedures for evaluation of proposals, including procedures for the use of the market basket cost analysis method if applicable;
- A requirement to conduct a cost or price analysis for all formal bids and/or contract modifications
- Steps that the SFA/LEA will take to assure that small, minority, and women’s business enterprises and labor surplus firms are used when possible.
Standards of Conduct
The LEA/SFA must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts. These standards must:
- Prohibit soliciting or accepting gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties of subcontracts;
- Include disciplinary actions for violations of the policy
The written standards of conduct may be included in the written procurement policy or may be maintained in a separate policy.
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