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8 <br />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 i 8.36, Title 23 of the Gode 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 far MaJor Pmfessiona! or SpecfalJzed <br />Services Corrfracfs. Said policies and standards are incorporated in this Agreement by reference <br />at www.fhwar~Qt.govAegs~ggs/legislat.html and www ncle~ hetlgascrints/StatuteslStatutes asg. <br />^ The County shall ensure that a qualified firm is obtained through an equitable selection <br />process, and, that prescribed work is property accomplished in a timely manner and at a <br />just and reasonable cost. <br />^ if fhe 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 EN{31NEERING 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.ncdotorg/doh,(pf~constructlps/contractslso/20QC~Sp1 unici a{~ I.html <br />The County shalt not advertise nor enter into a contract for services performed as part of <br />this agreement, unless the Department provides written approval of the adverfisement or <br />fhe contents of the contract. <br />^ >f the County fails to comply with these requirements, the Department will withhold <br />funding until these requirements are met <br />Agreement tD # 149 <br />