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7. PROFESSIONAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES <br />PROCUREMENT POLICY <br />When procuring professional services, the County must adhere to Title 49 Code of Federal <br />Regulations, Part 18.36, Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172, Title 40 United <br />States Code, Chapter 11, Section 1101-1104, North Carolina General Statute 143-64, Parts 31 <br />and 32 and the Department's Policies and Procedures for Major Professional or Specialized <br />Services Contracts. Said policies and standards are incorporated in this Agreement by reference <br />at www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/legislat.html and www.ncleg.net/aascrints/Statutes/Statutes.asp. <br />^ The County shall ensure that a qualified firm is obtained through an equitable selection <br />process, and that prescribed work is properly accomplished in a timely manner and at a <br />just and reasonable cost. <br />^ If the Department is participating in the costs of professional services and the proposed <br />contract exceeds $30,000, apre-negotiation audit must be requested from the <br />Department's External Audit Branch. <br />^ Reimbursement of construction administration costs cannot exceed fifteen percent (15%) <br />of the total construction contract. <br />SMALL PROFESSIONAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRMS REQUIREMENTS <br />Any contract entered into with another party to perform work associated with the requirements of <br />this agreement shall contain appropriate provisions regarding the utilization of Small Professional <br />Services Firms (SPSF). This policy conforms with the SPSF Guidelines as approved by the NC <br />Board of Transportation. These provisions are incorporated into this Agreement by reference <br />www. ncdot. org/doh/preconstrucUps/contracts/sp/2006sp/mu nici pal. html <br />^ The County shall not advertise nor enter into a contract for services performed as part of <br />this Agreement, unless the Department provides written approval of the advertisement or <br />the contents of the contract. <br />^ If the County fails to comply with these requirements, the Department will withhold <br />funding until these requirements are met. <br />Agreement ID # 149 6 <br />