This rule establishes the basic standards governing the purchase of services provided on behalf of the Department, which are supported by State, Federal or other funds administered by the Department. It applies to all agreements, including contracts, grants and cooperative agreements for the purchase of services from community agencies, individuals, institutions of higher education, and other providers, as authorized by State or Federal laws and rules. Services may be purchased by the Department only within the limits of available funding.
10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 24, § 3