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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 6 Energy Related Repair Page 11 ERR Procurement The Service Provider is required to obtain ERR services for the household. The Service Provider must follow the policies noted in this chapter for ERR procurement, which are guided by the procurement sections of the OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 C.F.R. pt. 200) and the Minnesota Office of Grants Management. It is important to ensure compliance by fully understanding the Uniform Administrative Requirements. All procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition consistent with the standards of this section. General Procurement Standards The Service Provider must ensure the following standards are met: • Service Provider’s documented policies and procedures reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations. • Service Provider procedures conform to applicable Federal law and the standards and/or policies noted in this chapter. • Bids are solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources. • All necessary affirmative steps are taken to ensure that targeted vendors are used when possible. • Any or all bids may be rejected if there is a sound documented reason. • For ERR jobs where the aggregate dollar amount does not exceed $4,999, no competitive bids are required if it is determined the price is reasonable. • The household may not contribute toward the cost of the ERR replacement or repair. Targeted Vendors Service Providers must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that targeted vendors from businesses with active certifications through these entities are used when possible: • State Department of Administration's Certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged and Veteran-Owned Vendor List. • Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business Program (MCUB). • Small Business Certification Program through Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and City of St. Paul: Central Certification (CERT) Program Directory.