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340:105-10-115. Procurement standards for Area Agencies on Aging and Title III Projects

Issued 11-29-93

(a) Policy. Area Agencies and Title III Projects shall follow applicable federal policy governing the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and other services whose cost is borne in whole or in part by Title III funds.

(b) Authority. The authority for OAC 340:105-10-115 is 45 CFR Part 1321.11, Title 45 Part 74, and OMB Circular A-110.

(c) Procedures. Area Agencies and Title III Projects shall implement procurement standards as outlined in Title 45 Part 74 and OMB Circular A-110. In addition:

(1) Area Agencies on Aging shall ensure free and open competition for all service providers via the Area Agency's standard Request for Proposals process (see OAC 340:105-10-101); and

(2) Area Agencies on Aging and Title III Projects shall make positive effort to utilize small business, women, and minority-owned businesses as sources of supplies and services.

(d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-114 and 340:105-10-116.