Methods of Procurement
2 C.F.R. §200.320 states that a subgrantee must use one of
the following methods of procurement. Since Traffic Safety subgrantees
rarely exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (small purchase)
of $150,000 in the acquisition of goods or services, the particulars
of sealed bid or RFP requirements can be found in the Uniform Guidance
(2 C.F.R. Part 200) or Title 41 of the United States Code (Public
Contracts).
- Procurement by micro-purchases.Procurement by micro-purchase is the acquisition of supplies or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which does not exceed $3,000 (or $2,000 in the case of acquisitions for construction subject to the Davis-Bacon Act). To the extent practicable, the subgrantee must distribute micro-purchases equitably among qualified suppliers. Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive quotations if the subgrantee considers the price to be reasonable.
- Procurement by small purchase procedures.Small purchase procedures are those relatively simple and informal procurement methods for securing services, supplies, or other property that do not cost more than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150,000). If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources.
- Procurement by sealed bids (formal advertising).See 2 C.F.R. §200.320 or Title 41 of the United States Code for details.
- Procurement by competitive proposals.See 2 C.F.R. §200.320 or Title 41 of the United States Code for details.
- Procurement by noncompetitive proposals.See below for more information.