1. Sole Source Contracting PENNY BURGER, MAY 12, 2014

2. Procurement All purchases must be made in accordance with federal and state grant guidance and local purchasing policies (e.g. preferred vendor) All procurement transactions will be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition consistent with 44 CFR 13.36. Utilizing State and Federal contracts in the procurement process can save time and prove more efficient. 2

3. Sole Source Procurement 44 CFR Part 13.36 (c) (4) (i) Procurement by non-competitive proposals may be used only when the award of a contract is infeasible under small purchase procedures, sealed bids, or competitive proposals and one of the following circumstances applies: The item is available only from a single source; The public exigency or emergency for the requirement will not permit a delay resulting from competitive solicitation; The awarding agency authorizes noncompetitive proposals; or After solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate. 3

4. Questions Richard Sheaffer, Auditor Phone 517-333-4624 Email: sheafferr@michigan.govsheafferr@michigan.gov 4