Recovery begins in the first days of a disaster. Emergency managers oversee critical life-safety concerns during the response. At the same time, county and city managers or designated staff members should lead the mapping out needed elements for a successful recovery. If you invested in the work to build a pre-disaster recovery plan, now is the time to reap the benefits. Read our Local Leader Disaster Recovery Coordination Guide to see the key planning considerations for county managers and elected officials.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.