01 NCAC 05D .0206. NEGOTIATED CONSULTANT CONTRACTS

An agency which receives authorization to enter into a negotiated contract(s) for consultant services without soliciting competitive proposals shall submit the proposed contract(s) to the Division of Purchase and Contract for review and approval prior to execution. Upon completion of this review the requesting agency shall be notified in writing by the Governor or his designee that an approved contract(s) may be executed by the agency head.