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12 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NOR C-1R0I.I N <br /> c. When appropriate, a manufacturer's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety <br /> Standard self-certification information as described in Section 663.41 <br /> or 663.43 of 49 C.F.R. 663. <br /> S. Revenue Contracts <br /> Contracts for which their principal purpose is to generate revenue for OPT are <br /> not subject to this procurement policy. However, when and where feasible, a <br /> competitive process suitable to the type and scope of the activity involved and <br /> the availability of competition should be conducted. Such contracts shall not <br /> exceed a term of five years unless FTA permits a longer term. <br /> V. METHODS AND PROCEDURES OF PROCUREMENT <br /> A. Micro-Purchases (Purchases less than $3,000) <br /> Micro-purchases are purchases of less than $3,000. Purchases below this <br /> threshold may be made without obtaining competitive price quotes but shall <br /> provide for competition whenever practicable. An award may be made if it is <br /> determined that the price is fair and reasonable and there are no significant <br /> differences in quality or price among available vendors. These purchases <br /> typically involve items sold "off-the-shelf" to the general public in a retail or <br /> wholesale environment. Documentation for non-competitive micro-purchases <br /> must include a notation that the price is fair and reasonable, the reason for <br /> the determination, and the vendor selected. There should be equitable <br /> distribution among qualified suppliers, and procurements may not be split to <br /> avoid a competitive solicitation process. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to <br /> construction micro-purchases exceeding $2,000. Micro-purchases are exempt <br /> from Buy America requirements. <br /> B. Small Purchases (Price Quotes for Purchases of$3,000 - $29,999) <br /> Small purchase procurements are simple and informal solicitations for <br /> services, supplies, or other property that cost $3,000 or more but less than <br /> $30,000. A clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for <br /> the material, product, or service to be procured must be provided with the <br /> solicitation. For these purchases, price or rate quotes shall be solicited from <br /> an adequate number of qualified sources depending upon their availability. <br /> However, in no case shall there be fewer than three (3) quotes obtained. The <br /> solicitation and quotes should ordinarily be written in either hard copy or <br /> electronic form. However, telephone quotes are acceptable so long as <br /> documentation of the call is maintained. Generally, the contract will be in the <br /> form of a purchase order subject to a firm fixed price. <br /> 10 <br />