April 16, 2012 - Cabarrus County

The procurement card program was established to provide a more rapid turnaroundof requisitions for low dollar value goods, and to reduce paperwork and handlingcosts. Those who have been issued procurement cards may initiate transactions inperson,by telephone or via the internet within the established limits of the policyand procedures. The established limit for PCard use is purchases less than $1,000.(Refer to Administrative Procurement Card Policies and Procedures)IX.PROFESSIONAL SERVICESArchitect, Engineer or SurveyorMajor architectural, engineering and surveying service contracts are managed bythe General Services Department or County Manager/Deputy County Manager withreview by the Purchasing Agent. Selection of a firm to provide these services isbased on the qualifications of the firm and individuals to perform the desiredservices in accordance with NCGS § 143-64.31-34 which states that localgovernments are required:1. To announce all requirements for architectural, engineering, and surveyingservices;2. To select firms qualified to provide such services on the basis of demonstratedcompetence and qualification for the type of professional services required,without price information; and,3. To negotiate a contract for these services at a fair and reasonable fee with thebest qualified firm.X. SOLE SOURCESole Source purchases are exempt from formal bidding for purchase contracts “whenperformance or price competition for a product is not available; when a neededproduct is available from only one source of supply; or when standardization orcompatibility is the overriding consideration.”A. Legal Requirements/Internal PoliciesThe following requirements must be met:Page 26 of 48Attachment number 1F-6Page 98