A layperson’s introduction to federal procurement
requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and straightforward
guidance on achieving successful and
compliant procurements. This presentation will
offer practical step by step guidance on how
to perform procurement of typical goods and
services using federal funding and is designed
to be easily understood by laypeople and nontechnical
government employees.
download here https://cohnreznick.sharefile.com/d-s51dd213ace4405da
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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1) The Welsh Government is implementing a Project Bank Account (PBA) policy to address poor payment practices in public sector supply chains.
2) Under the PBA policy, PBAs will be a condition of funding for capital projects receiving Investment Panel approval from January 2019 onwards.
3) A PBA is a bank account set up under a trust deed that ensures prompt payments to contractors and subcontractors down the supply chain, preventing payment delays.
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Construction Futures Wales - Project Bank AccountsRae Davies
1. The document discusses Project Bank Accounts (PBAs), which are bank accounts set up to ensure timely payment to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects.
2. The Welsh Government has implemented a policy requiring PBAs for capital projects over £2 million to address issues like contractors waiting over 100 days to be paid.
3. A cost-benefit analysis found that the benefits of PBAs, like improved cash flow, outweigh the costs for all parties involved in construction projects.
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This document provides information on business opportunities through procurement for Mongolia's Second Compact Agreement with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). It outlines that the total grant value is $350 million to fund activities supporting economic growth and poverty reduction in Mongolia. Key business opportunities include consulting services, goods, and construction works valued at approximately $44 million for the base year. The presentation also reviews MCC's procurement principles of transparency, fairness and competitiveness. It provides details on the procurement process and how opportunities will be advertised.
This document provides information and instructions for applying for the H Street NE Small Business Capital Improvement Grants program. Eligible applicants are small business owners located on the H Street NE corridor who are seeking funds of up to $85,000 for capital improvement projects. The application deadline is February 17, 2014. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's experience, financial viability, jobs created for DC residents, and use of local contractors. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and submit documentation of expenditures and insurance to receive reimbursement funds following project completion.
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This is a basic introduction on how to sell to the City and County of Denver. Find answers to agency targeting, how do agencies post solicitations, buying jurisdiction per agency, procurement dollar spending limits, procurement methods, opportunities for Small, Minority and Women Business Enterprises, and certification benefits.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Construction Futures Wales Project Bank Accounts - November 2018Rae Davies
1) The Welsh Government is implementing a Project Bank Account (PBA) policy to address poor payment practices in public sector supply chains.
2) Under the PBA policy, PBAs will be a condition of funding for capital projects receiving Investment Panel approval from January 2019 onwards.
3) A PBA is a bank account set up under a trust deed that ensures prompt payments to contractors and subcontractors down the supply chain, preventing payment delays.
This document provides information and instructions for applying for a Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grant from the District of Columbia. Eligible applicants are small business owners or real estate developers located in targeted Great Streets corridors who will use the grant funds for capital improvements. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and grants of up to $85,000 will be awarded based on an evaluation of the applicant's experience, financial viability, job creation plans, and commitment to using local businesses and contractors. The application process, reimbursement procedures, and insurance requirements are also outlined.
Construction Futures Wales - Project Bank AccountsRae Davies
1. The document discusses Project Bank Accounts (PBAs), which are bank accounts set up to ensure timely payment to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects.
2. The Welsh Government has implemented a policy requiring PBAs for capital projects over £2 million to address issues like contractors waiting over 100 days to be paid.
3. A cost-benefit analysis found that the benefits of PBAs, like improved cash flow, outweigh the costs for all parties involved in construction projects.
Presentation - 2016 - MASBO - Federal Programs ProcurementEarl Burke
The document summarizes key changes to federal grant procurement rules under the Uniform Guidance. It discusses new requirements around procurement procedures, conflict of interest policies, disclosures, competition, micro-purchases, and selected items of allowable costs. Major changes include a focus on outcomes and risk assessments, increased accountability, and an emphasis on strengthening financial management policies and protecting against waste, fraud and abuse.
This document provides information on business opportunities through procurement for Mongolia's Second Compact Agreement with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). It outlines that the total grant value is $350 million to fund activities supporting economic growth and poverty reduction in Mongolia. Key business opportunities include consulting services, goods, and construction works valued at approximately $44 million for the base year. The presentation also reviews MCC's procurement principles of transparency, fairness and competitiveness. It provides details on the procurement process and how opportunities will be advertised.
This document provides information and instructions for applying for the H Street NE Small Business Capital Improvement Grants program. Eligible applicants are small business owners located on the H Street NE corridor who are seeking funds of up to $85,000 for capital improvement projects. The application deadline is February 17, 2014. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's experience, financial viability, jobs created for DC residents, and use of local contractors. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and submit documentation of expenditures and insurance to receive reimbursement funds following project completion.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Governmental Updates - Uniform Guidance and GASBDiane Bradley
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This document provides an overview of strategies for successfully doing business with the U.S. government as a federal contractor. It discusses the different types of contracts and grants, important factors like politics, procedures, and timing. It also outlines strategies for sealing deals like subcontracting and taking advantage of small business set-asides. Key requirements are explained for vehicles like GSA Schedules and registering in systems like SAM. Government contracting laws and regulations are reviewed in areas like non-discrimination, affirmative action, wages, and safety standards. Successful bidding practices are also emphasized.
The City of Cleveland has implemented various policies and programs to increase opportunities for small, minority, women, and local businesses in city contracting. This includes a certified small business program, bid discounts for local and sustainable businesses, and requirements for resident employment. A 2007 disparity study found imbalances favoring non-minority businesses in vertical construction that the city is addressing. The Office of Equal Opportunity oversees compliance and works to expand participation through outreach, training, and tighter enforcement of reporting requirements.
Due to a recent change announced in the UK Autumn Statement, businesses must submit any appeals against their business rates valuation to the Valuation Office Agency by 31 March 2015 in order to receive refunds backdated to 1 April 2010. Expense Reduction Analysts can assist businesses with this process before the deadline.
The EU Energy Efficiency Directive requires qualifying UK businesses to participate in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), where they must audit their energy usage and identify areas for improvement. Compliance is mandatory and the deadline for the initial audit is 5 December 2014. Expense Reduction Analysts can help businesses comply with ESOS in a cost-effective manner and potentially identify energy cost savings.
A number of
Validating Your Cost Proposal Estimateliyahstrange
This document provides an overview and background information for a Government Contract Pricing Summit taking place from June 21-23, 2016 in San Diego, CA. The summit will cover topics such as federal acquisition regulations, cost elements, price analysis, record keeping, labor rates, cost allowability, and determining fair and reasonable pricing. It discusses requirements around cost or pricing data, limitation of costs/funds, and unallowable costs. The document also provides guidance on developing policies and accounting systems to properly capture and track contract costs.
Validating Your Cost Proposal to Win Govt. BizSheneCommodore
Learn how to create pricing to build winning proposals. Government contracts require specific pricing information. Understand the rules to close more deals.
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The City of Kent Neighborhood Grant Program provides funding to support projects led by resident groups that enhance neighborhoods. There are two grant types: Neighborhood Engagement grants of up to $2,000 support improved communication; Neighborhood Enhancement grants of up to $5,000 fund beautification projects. Applications are evaluated on project design, community benefits, involvement, and financial feasibility with a maximum total score of 30 points. Eligible projects include community events, gardens, public art, and home improvements coordinated across a neighborhood.
Dynamic Changes Occurring: OMB's Uniform Grant GuidanceStreamLinkSoftware
At this year’s National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, StreamLink Software CEO, Adam Roth, and partner at accounting firm Plante Moran, Michelle Watterworth, presented on UGG’s impact on grant administration and audits.
The document summarizes goods and services opportunities for small, minority, and women owned businesses in the City and County of Denver. It outlines the covered goods and services categories, divided into 469 NAICS codes. It describes the city's solicitation programs, including a defined procurement pool for solicitations under $50,000, a bid preference for solicitations between $50,000-$250,000, and goals for solicitations over $1,000,000. It provides information on becoming a certified vendor and the certification process and criteria.
Rea & Associates - 4th Annual Construction KickoffRea & Associates
Rea & Associates is proud to present the 4th Annual Construction Kickoff on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at The Ohio State University Fawcett Center. Joined by Overmyer Hall and Kegler Brown, this free, in-person event will provide you with high-level updates, open discussions, and exclusive content for business leaders in the construction industry. You can expect a glimpse into the current and future considerations of the construction industry regarding tax, insurance, liability, and more!
Understand the myths of commercial financing and find out what it takes to master this part of financing that most mortgage brokers are afraid of doing.
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The document provides an overview of workshops to help Queensland businesses win government contracts. It discusses key principles of government procurement including identifying available funding, who has purchasing authority, and what needs are looking to be filled. The procurement process and interactions from both the buyer and supplier side are examined, including evaluating bids and establishing contracts. Emphasis is placed on ensuring value for money, accountability, transparency and meeting policy priorities around sustainability and supporting local industry.
Considerations for Financial Advisor Compensation and Value Add to ClientsJohn Ludes
The landscape is shifting and the rules of engagement have changed for advisor commissions and compensation. The ability to demonstrate both prudency and transparency are rapidly becoming a minimum requirement for clients as well as regulators. Firms now face a wide array of options for addressing these changes.
Regardless of strategy however, increased reliance will be placed on automated tools and workflows to build compliance and transparency into every client transaction, simplify management of third-party payments, and provide a full audit trail.
Process approach and automation will be key, and this webinar will explore both the options as well as provide real-world insight to help you move forward with confidence.
Join John Ludes from Broadridge and Chris Zabik of PNC Bank, as they discuss the various challenges and industry approaches to commission and compensation management.
Kreischer Miller Architecture & Engineering Industry Seminar - October 16, 2013Kreischer Miller
A cost is allocable to a government contract if it:
- Is incurred specifically for the contract;
- Benefits both the contract and other work, and can be distributed in reasonable proportion to the benefits received; or
- Is necessary to the overall operation of the business, although a direct relationship to any particular cost objective cannot be shown.
In other words, a cost is allocable to a contract if it can be assigned to the contract through reasonable and consistent methods in accordance with relative benefits received or other equitable relationship. This helps ensure costs are not allocated to a contract multiple times or improperly.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
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A number of
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This document provides an overview of government contracting for librarians. It discusses why governments contract work out to private businesses, the federal budget process, and the key steps in the acquisitions process including planning, soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and contract administration. It also covers important laws like the Antideficiency Act to prevent overspending, and ethics requirements to avoid conflicts of interest. The goal is to educate librarians on the basics of the government contracting system and their potential roles in the process.
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The City of Kent Neighborhood Grant Program provides funding to support projects led by resident groups that enhance neighborhoods. There are two grant types: Neighborhood Engagement grants of up to $2,000 support improved communication; Neighborhood Enhancement grants of up to $5,000 fund beautification projects. Applications are evaluated on project design, community benefits, involvement, and financial feasibility with a maximum total score of 30 points. Eligible projects include community events, gardens, public art, and home improvements coordinated across a neighborhood.
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The document summarizes goods and services opportunities for small, minority, and women owned businesses in the City and County of Denver. It outlines the covered goods and services categories, divided into 469 NAICS codes. It describes the city's solicitation programs, including a defined procurement pool for solicitations under $50,000, a bid preference for solicitations between $50,000-$250,000, and goals for solicitations over $1,000,000. It provides information on becoming a certified vendor and the certification process and criteria.
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7. F e d e r a l G r a n t s
Federal Grants
• Exist to fund public services &
stimulate the economy of the
United States.
Scarcity
•Limited grant dollars.
•Heightened responsibility to
allocate grant dollars efficiently.
Government Investment
• Aim to save money in long
run.
• Maintain economic, health, &
social standards.
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8. P u b l i c E x p e n d i t u r e R i s k s
Waste, fraud &
abuse
Inefficient
programmatic
results
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10. R u l e m a k i n g C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Federal
procurement
regulations
Promote
public
policies
Mitigate
risks
Behavioral
economics
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11. C o s t - R e l a t e d P r i n c i p l e s
Good value
to taxpayer
Prices are
competitive
Honest and
Fair
Free and
open
competition
Obtain goods & services as effectively and economically as possible.
12. C o s t - R e l a t e d P r i n c i p l e s
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Protect
taxpayer
funds
Contain
costs
13. N o n C o s t - R e l a t e d P r i n c i p l e s
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Promote
socioeconomic
policies
15. S o c i o e c o n o m i c I m p l i c a t i o n s
• Disasters affect
local businesses
Recognize Need
• Local business
benefit from
working on FEMA
funded projects
Leverage Federal
Funding • Regulations require
free and open
competition.
• “Level playing
field”
Promote Free and
Open Competition
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16. P r o m o t i n g S o c i o e c o n o m i c P o l i c i e s
Do’s
• Provide full & open competition
• Add qualified small & MBE/WBE
to solicitation lists.
• When feasible, divide projects
into separate procurements so
that smaller business can
compete for the award.
Don’ts
• Award contracts to contractors
that developed bids/bid
specifications on your behalf.
• Include unnecessary
experience/bonding
• Specify in-State or local
geographical preferences
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17. G o l d e n R u l e s
Maintain compliance with federal procurement standards to ensure your
procurements are eligible for federal grant funding.
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18. G o l d e n R u l e s
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Maintain detailed records of procurement actions.
20. R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s
FEMA
Responsible for
enforcing
compliance with
procurement
standards
Texas
Responsible for
ensuring
compliance w/
procurement
requirements
Subrecipient
Must conform to
Federal law and
the procurement
standards
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21. P r o c u r e m e n t R e q u i r e m e n t s
Grants awarded prior to
December 2014
Grants awarded after
December 2014
44 CFR Part 13 (state,
local governments,
Indian tribal
governments)
2 CFR Part 215 (institutions
of higher educations,
hospitals, PNPs)
2 C.F.R. pt. 200
Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal
Awards
22. R u l e s & R e g u l a t i o n s
In accepting Public Assistance subgrants, subrecipients agree to
maintain compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and 44 CFR Part 206.
2 CFR 200
Uniform Administrative Requirements
Cost Principles
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
44 CFR Part 206
Regulations specific to FEMA Public
Assistance funding and eligibility criteria.
23. 2 C F R PA R T 2 0 0
Uniform Administrative
Requirements
• Government-wide grants
management policies and
guidelines.
• Determines how grants are
awarded, managed,
audited, and closed-out
• Helps reduce the risk of
fraud, waste, & abuse.
Cost Principles
• Establishes guidance on
what costs are allowable,
reasonable, and
allocable.
• Accounting practices must
be consistent with these
cost principles.
• Must provide adequate
documentation to support
costs charged to the
Federal award.
Audit Requirements
• Establishes thresholds
and requirements for
Single Audits.
• Establishes the basis for
determining Federal
award amounts
expended.
• Establishes requirements
for auditees and oversight
agencies.
24. Te r m i n o l o g y
Allowable
• Necessary and
reasonable for
performance
of Project
Worksheet
Reasonable
• Does not
exceed what a
prudent person
would pay
under same
circumstances
Allocable
• Goods or
services are
assignable or
chargeable to
a Project
Worksheet
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25. C o m m o n l y C i t e d
Topic Regulation Link
Purpose of 2 CFR 2 CFR 200.100 Click here
Suspension and
debarment
2 CFR 200.213 Click here
Financial management 2 CFR 200.302 Click here
General procurement
standards
2 CFR 200.318 Click here
Methods of procurement
to be followed
2 CFR 200.320 Click here
Contract cost and price 2 CFR 200.323 Click here
Direct costs 2 CFR 200.413 Click here
Cost Principles 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E Click here
26. P r o c u r e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s
Click here for link to
2 CFR 200 Procurement
regulations.
• Local governments
• PNPs
• Hospitals
• Educational
institutions
27. G e n e r a l R e q u i r e m e n t s
Subrecipients must comply with the
procurement requirements
enacted by Federal law, executive
orders, Federal regulations, and
terms of the grant award.
• Federal requirements will control
over state & local rules for
contracting.
28. N o n c o m p l i a n c e
Noncompliance with these statutes, EOs, regulations, and policies, may
result in:
2 CFR 200.338 – REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Temporarily withheld cash payments
Denied use of funds for the cost of the activity not in
compliance
Suspended or terminated Federal award
Initiating suspension or debarment proceedings
Withholding further Federal awards for the project
29. U s e o f
E n f o r c e m e n t
P o w e r
“Enforcement remedies are the vehicle
to ensure protection for all taxpayers
and Federal missions are
accomplished within the programs’
rules and regulations.”With regards to
minimizing taxpayer
costs, the Department of
Homeland Security,
Office of the Inspector
General says:
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31. P r o c u r e m e n t P r o c e s s
Subrecipient
procurement
process
Identify
needs
Cost Analysis
Determine
procurement
method
Create &
publicize
solicitation
Receive
proposals
Evaluate
proposals
Award
contract
Oversee
contract
work
Verify work &
issue
payment
32. A c c e p t a b l e P r o c u r e m e n t M e t h o d s
Procurement Method When to use
Micro-Purchase • Supplies/services < $3,500.00
Small Purchase • Aggregate dollar amount of
service < $150,000.00.
Sealed Bids • Preferred method for procuring
construction services.
Competitive Proposals (RFQ/RFP) • Architectural/Engineering
• Can’t award contract exclusively
on price due to the nature of the
service.
Noncompetitive Proposals • Supply/service only available
from one source
33. M i c r o P u r c h a s e
1. Appropriate when purchasing commodity/services under $3,500.00 (Micro-
Purchase threshold.
2. Subrecipients are not required to solicit competitive quotations.
3. Document determination that the price is fair and reasonable.
4. Example: Purchase $1000.00 of concrete mix for a temporary sidewalk
repair.
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34. F a i r & R e a s o n a b l e
Lowes
Home
Depot
Ace
Hardware
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35. S m a l l P u r c h a s e
1. Appropriate for routine commercial, fixed price purchase orders.
2. May not be used for purchases over $150,000.00.
3. Must obtain price or rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified
sources (3 bid minimum).
4. Must document the procurement history.
5. Should include a cost estimate that shows the total estimated cost to fall
below the $150,000.00 simplified acquisition threshold.
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36. S m a l l P u r c h a s e
Project Owner: Needs lawn mowing services.
Vendor Date
Contacted
Service requested MBE/WBE Licensed Willi
ng/
Able
Quote Quote
Expires
Kent 5/15/2017 Bi-weekly mowing service
@CohnReznick HQ (.6 Acre)
N Y Y $35 12/1/2017
Roman 5/15/2017 Bi-weekly mowing service
@CohnReznick HQ (.6 Acre)
Y N N $40 12/1/2017
Alisha 5/15/2017 Bi-weekly mowing service
@CohnReznick HQ (.6 Acre)
Y Y Y $25 12/1/2017
Buzzy 5/15/2017 Bi-weekly mowing service
@CohnReznick HQ (.6 Acre)
N Y Y $49.99 12/1/2017
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37. C o m p e t i t i v e P r o p o s a l s
1. Appropriate when contract award cannot be based exclusively on price due
to the nature of the service.
2. The Request for Proposals must identify all evaluation factors and their
relative importance.
3. Vendors submit offers and the resulting award must be either a 1) fixed-
price or 2) cost-reimbursement type contract.
4. Awards do not need to be made to the lowest priced vendor. However, RFP
must indicate that the contract award is to be based on some other non-
price-related factors (i.e. proper licensing, past performance, technical
resources, & etc.).
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38. C o m p e t i t i v e P r o p o s a l P r o c e s s
Steps Cost Analysis
Prepare RFP
Publicly Advertise
Evaluate proposals (price & other factors)
Document rationale for determining winner
Negotiate price & award contract
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39. S e a l e d B i d s
1. Preferred method for procuring construction services when adequate
specifications exist.
2. The type of contract awarded under sealed bidding is a firm-fixed-price
contract.
3. If the contract amount (including contract modifications) exceeds $150,000
a price or cost analysis must be performed.
4. Price analysis is the most commonly used method to determine fair and
reasonable prices during sealed bid procurements.
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40. S e a l e d B i d s P r o c e s s
Steps
Prepare Invitation for Bid (include specifications)
Publicly Advertise
Open bids publicly
Evaluate submitted bids without public discussion
Price Analysis & document winning bidder
Award fixed price contract to responsible bidder whose bid is
most advantageous considering only price-related factors.
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41. C o s t o r P r i c e A n a l y s i s
If any procurement
exceeds $150,000
(simplified acquisition
threshold)
Subrecipient
must perform a cost
or price analysis
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42. C o s t v s . P r i c e
Cost
•The expense that a business incurs in
bringing a product or service to market.
Price
•Amount customer pays for that
product or service.
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43. C o s t A n a l y s i s
Cost Analysis
• Review and evaluate separate
cost elements (i.e. labor hours,
overhead, materials, etc.) and
proposed profit or fee in a
vendor’s proposal in order to
determine a fair and
reasonable price.
How?
• Compare individual cost
elements as proposed by the
Vendor with previously incurred
actual costs for the same work
as completed by the Applicant
through Force Account Labor.
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44. P r i c e A n a l y s i s
Price Analysis
• Once bids are received, a Price
Analysis may be conducted.
• Examine and evaluate
proposed price without
evaluating its separate cost
elements.
How?
• Compare proposed prices
received in response to the
solicitation;
• Compare prior (historical)
proposed prices & contract
prices with current proposed
prices for the same or similar
goods or services;
• Compare offers with
competitively published
catalog prices, published
market prices.
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45. B o n d i n g R e q u i r e m e n t
( c o n s t r u c t i o n )
If construction contract
will exceed $150,000
(simplified acquisition
threshold)
Then a
5% bid guarantee
& a 100%
Performance & Payment
Bond will be required
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46. B o n d i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s
Bid
Guarantee
Assurance that the
bidder will, upon
acceptance of the bid
by the NFE, execute
such contractual
documents.
Payment
Bond
Assure payment as
required by law for all
persons supplying labor
and material.
Performance
Bond
Secure fulfillment of all
the contractor’s
obligations under such
contract.
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47. R e q u i r e d C o n t r a c t P r o v i s i o n s
• Required contract clauses located
at 2 CFR 200, Appendix II.
• Must be included in all contracts.
• Click here for link to Required
Contract clauses.
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48. S u s p e n d e d o r D e b a r r e d
• A contractor that is listed on the
Excluded Parties List System
found at www.SAM.gov as
suspended or debarred, CANNOT
be awarded a contract funded with
Federal assistance.
• Subrecipient’s vendors or
contractors are not required to
register on sam.gov.
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49. C o s t - p l u s - a - p e r c e n t a g e - o f - c o s t
c o n t r a c t i n g
• Incentivize contractors to increase
costs.
• Higher costs more profit.
• Potential earnings are uncapped.
• Prohibited contract type.
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50. H i g h - l e v e l r e v i e w
Full & open competition;
Maintain procurement history records;
Take affirmative steps to contract with Small & Minority and/or Women
Owned business;
Maintain contractor oversight;
Maintain written standards of conduct re: award & administration of contacts;
Perform cost or price analysis with procurements > $150,000.00;
Avoid cost-plus contracts;
Include required contract provisions.
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Welcome guests
2. Introduce speakers on next slide
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Thursday, May 18
10:30-11:30 AM
1. Introduce Kent
2. Introduce Roman
3. Introduce CR role in Texas.
4. Discuss CR role in performing compliance monitoring on subrecipient procurements
5. (on next page define Procurement).
1. Procurement deals with the sourcing, negotiating and the strategic selection of goods and services.
2. In order to make sure your procurements are eligible for grant funding, one must comply with federal procurement standards.
3. Today we’re going to discuss those standards.
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Sourcing = finding and evaluating suppliers
To accomplish this we will:
Examine procurement concepts; and then
Clarify subrecipient responsibilities.
By the end of this session, the goal is to increase everyone’s knowledge of:
What the Federal standards are; and
Why those standards exist they way they do.
1. Let’s begin with our key concepts.
Federal grants serve to further national public policy interests.
With FEMA funding and Block Grant funding, we’re specifically looking to get economies back on track following a disaster.
2. However, grant funding is limited. In many cases, Congress must pass a supplemental appropriations bill to make DR funding available.
3. These federal grant dollars come from taxpayer dollars, so inherently, and justifiably so, we should all apply a high level of fiduciary responsibility in administering grant funding.
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Multihazard Mitigation Council – 2005 study shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves an average of four dollars. http://www.nibs.org/page/MMC.
Scarcity – “the fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.”
Fiduciary responsibility - duty of care, accountability, & impartiality with taxpayer dollars.
1. As with all grant funding, there is always a risk that the DR funds:
may not be controlled properly,
may be used for purposes other than those intended,
and/or may produce inefficient or uneconomic programmatic results.
2. Here, we can think of waste as spending more than what a prudent person would spend given similar circumstances.
3. An “uneconomic programmatic result” could be a situation where an unqualified contractor produced faulty repairs, which then results in additional money having to be spent to correct these problems.
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Bullet Point 1 source - Fiduciary risks as explained by USAID https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/220mae.pdf
(play video)
(discuss on next slide)
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Milton Friedman was an American economist who received the 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his research on consumption analysis, monetary history and theory, and the complexity of stabilization policy.
1. What Friedman illustrates in that video clip is that there are also behavioral economics to consider when dealing with federal grants and their procurement rules.
2. It’s safe to say that Procurement regulations have to have:
the flexibility required to effectively acquire goods and services, but also;
protect the taxpayer from the inherent risks.
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Behavioral Economics: “a method of economic analysis that applies psychological insights into human behavior to explain economic decision-making.”
1. So on the one hand, procurement regulations exist in order to maximize value to the taxpayer/society and curb costs.
1. But that’s not all.
2. Because on the other hand, procurement rules also serve non cost-related purposes.
3. If FEMA; Texas, or you, the Subrecipient, fails to follow procurement rules and regulations, there is also a failure to promote socioeconomic policies of the United States.
4. Specifically, affirmative steps to a contract with Small & Minority and/or Women Owned Business.
5. Small businesses should also have opportunities to compete for work that’s being paid for in part by taxpayer dollars.
1. But that’s not all.
2. Because on the other hand, procurement rules also serve non cost-related purposes.
3. If FEMA; Texas, or you, the Subrecipient, fails to follow procurement rules and regulations, there is also a failure to promote socioeconomic policies of the United States.
4. Specifically, affirmative steps to a contract with Small & Minority and/or Women Owned Business.
5. Small businesses should also have opportunities to compete for work that’s being paid for in part by taxpayer dollars.
(play video)
2. Discuss on next slide.
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Craig Fugate served as President Barack Obama's FEMA Administrator from May 2009 to January 2017.
1. In that clip, Administrator Fugate hits the nail on the head when he says the FEMA money can do more than just fund repairs.
2. Those same dollars can simultaneously stimulate the local economy if local businesses get in on the action.
3. Two birds. One stone.
1. And this is why there are procurement regulations that encourage full and open competition.
2. If you, the subrecipient, make an effort to cast a wide net when soliciting bids, and you break your federally funded projects into small components, you effectively make it easier for small, local business to compete for that work.
3. Big companies often carry heavy overhead. That’s built into their prices. So, cast a wide net. Not only might you get better prices, you might also provide work for your local business community.
Most importantly, we need to maintain compliance with federal rules and regulations in order to keep receive and keep the eligible grant dollars.
Equally important is documenting your procurement actions so you can demonstrate your compliance to the state & FEMA.
Most importantly, we need to maintain compliance with federal rules and regulations in order to keep receive and keep the eligible grant dollars.
Equally important is documenting your procurement actions so you can demonstrate your compliance to the state & FEMA.
1. Those are the key concepts in terms of WHY procurement rules exist the way they do.
2. Now, let’s take a quick look at the regulatory framework that we’re all operating within.
From FEMA to Subrecipient, each stakeholder has responsibilities in ensuring compliance with the federal regulations.
From this point forward, we’re looking at the responsibilities of the subrecipient.
2 C.F.R. § 200.317 – 326 became effective on December 26, 2014.
Concepts are similar or identical to 44 CFR Part 13.
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For disasters (and their associated projects) declared prior to that date, the relevant procurement standards can continue to be found in 44 C.F.R. § 13.36(a)-(i) (States, local and tribal governments) and 2 C.F.R. § 215.40-48 (Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Private Non-Profits).1
2 CFR part 200 covers Administrative Requirements & Cost Principles and are the basis for the state’s Accounting Reviews and Compliance Monitoring Efforts.
When you accept a Federal grant, you are also accepting the responsibility to follow Federal rules and regulations.
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2 CFR Part 200 combined and superseded eight OMB Circulars. It also superseded 44 CFR § 13.36.
1. The Uniform Administrative Requirements apply to the administration of all federal grants.
These are the regulations that determine how grants are awarded, audited, and closed-out.
2. The Cost Principles, also found in 2 CFR Part 200, are a little different.
These are the regulations which govern how FEMA, TDEM, and you the applicant, will determine allowable, reasonable, and allocable costs.
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Known as the “Super Circular” U.A.R. supersedes and combines the requirements of eight existing OMB Circulars (A-21, A-50, A-87, A-89, A-102, A-110, A-122 and A-133).
When the state and FEMA are reviewing your procurements, their testing procedures will ask:
Were the costs Allowable
Were the cost Reasonable; and
Are the costs Allocable?
Because the state and FEMA will be reviewing your actions against the regulations, it’s important that you understand where to look when you want the exact phrasing.
This table is intended to help you locate some of the more pressing federal regulations that you need to be familiar with when you accept a subgrant.
This table is broken out by topic, cites the regulation, and on the far right column you can click a link which will take you to the full regulation text.
This list is specific to the procurement regulations.
Your commissioners, purchasing staff, and audit staff should be familiar with these regulations. in order to avoid non-compliance pitfalls.
Your staff may know your internal processes and rules, however, in the event that the Federal regulations are stricter, Federal requirements control over state and local rules.
A failure to comply with these rules and regulations, even unintentionally, can jeopardize your grant funding.
FEMA/TDEM have the authority to:
Withhold cash payments;
Deny use of funds
Terminate the Federal award;
Start debarment proceedings; &
Withhold further Federal awards.
FEMA’s mission is to assist communities recovering from disasters and they don’t want to hit subrecipients with de-obligations.
However, FEMA is responsible for upholding federal laws. As such is the case, they will have to enforce these remedies from time to time.
The Office of the Inspector General continuously monitors FEMA to make sure the agency is upholding its end of the bargain.
Now that we’ve done a high level overview of concepts, rules, and responsibilities, let’s look at the processes subrecipients must follow.
In many procurement scenarios, especially competitive procurements and sealed bids, your procurement process will generally follow the lifecycle shown in this graphic.
The regulations place procurements in 5 categories.
Micro Purchase
Small Purchase (routine commercial) (fixed price purchase order)
Sealed bids
Competitive proposals; &
Noncompetitive proposals
1. Describe micro-purchase method.
1. Subrecipient must document its determination that the price is fair and reasonable.
Informal method to acquire services.
Must document the procurement history.
Use this method when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids (due to the nature of the service).
Awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to all the material terms and conditions of the invitation for bids, is the lowest in price.
The non-Federal entity must perform a cost or price analysis in connection with every procurement action in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold….including contract modifications
The form of analysis typically used to establish the basis for negotiating contract prices when using the procurement through competitive proposals method.
Typically used when acquiring commercial items or when using the procurement through sealed bidding method.
There are bonding requirements for construction contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
If the NFE is procuring neither construction nor facility improvement services, then there are no bonding requirements.
Contracts must contain the applicable provisions described in Appendix II to the Uniform Rules.
A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the SAM Exclusions list