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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.(iov/leasreos/leoislat.htmi 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, a pre-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/12reconstruct/ps/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 />