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The procurement card program was established to provide a more rapid turnaround <br />of requisitions for low dollar value goods, and to reduce paperwork and handling <br />costs. Those who have been issued procurement cards may initiate transactions in- <br />person, by telephone or via the internet within the established limits of the policy <br />and procedures. The established limit for PCard use is purchases less than $1,000. <br />(Refer to Administrative Procurement Card Policies and Procedures) <br />IX. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES <br />Architect, Engineer or Surveyor <br />Major architectural, engineering and surveying service contracts are managed by <br />the General Services Department or County Manager /Deputy County Manager with <br />review by the Purchasing Agent. Selection of a firm to provide these services is <br />based on the qualifications of the firm and individuals to perform the desired <br />services in accordance with NCGS § 143 - 64.31 -34 which states that local <br />governments are required: <br />1. To announce all requirements for architectural, engineering, and surveying <br />services; <br />2. To select firms qualified to provide such services on the basis of demonstrated <br />competence and qualification for the type of professional services required, <br />without price information; and, <br />3. To negotiate a contract for these services at a fair and reasonable fee with the <br />best qualified firm. <br />X. SOLE SOURCE <br />Sole Source purchases are exempt from formal bidding for purchase contracts "when <br />performance or price competition for a product is not available; when a needed <br />product is available from only one source of supply; or when standardization or <br />compatibility is the overriding consideration." <br />A. Legal Requirements /Internal Policies <br />The following requirements must be met: <br />Page 26 of 48 <br />Attachment number 1 <br />F -6 Page 98 <br />