§ 3170.94. Bidding and procurement.
(a) Standards. The county shall follow procurement and bidding standards prescribed by the appropriate county code. These standards and procedures also shall be followed by program-funded providers of service.
(b) Responsibility. The county executive officers are responsible for ensuring that the bidding and procurement policies outlined in this chapter and the appropriate county code are adhered to.
(c) Purchasing through the State agency. Purchases made by the county children and youth agency through section 2403 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 633) shall be deemed to meet the requirements of competitive bidding. The purchase of items through the piggy backing mechanism is encouraged by the Department.
Cross References This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3170.73 (relating to renovations); and 55 Pa. Code § 3170.74 (relating to equipment purchase).
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