Common use of Acquisition Of Goods And Services In Competitive Procurement Process Clause in Contracts

Acquisition Of Goods And Services In Competitive Procurement Process. The Recipient will acquire any goods and services for the Project through a transparent, competitive process that ensures the best value for any Funds expended and at no greater value than fair market value, after deducting trade discounts and/or other discounts available to the Recipient. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, where the Recipient is a municipal entity to which the MA applies, the Recipient will follow its procurement policies required under the MA. Where the Recipient is a Local Services Board, the Recipient will obtain a minimum of three (3) written quotes for any goods or services which exceed twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), unless the Province provides its prior written approval to obtain such goods or services in another manner. The Province may waive the requirements of this section A5.1 of the Agreement if: (a) The goods or services the Recipient is purchasing are not readily available; or (b) The Recipient has researched the market for a similar purchase within the last two (2) years and knows prevailing market costs for those good or services being purchased.