Section R. 400.20105 - Grantees; contracting practicesRule 105.
(1) A grantee shall not consummate a contract using funds made available, in whole or in part, through the office until an area plan or other document detailing the proposed use for financial assistance has been approved by the commission for a specified time period and notice of authorization to encumber grant funds has been issued by the director.(2) A grantee shall contract for only those services enumerated in the area plan or other document detailing the proposed use of funds which has been approved by the commission as provided in subrule (1) of this rule.(3) A grantee shall select contractors through a request for proposal process which gives full opportunity for free and open competition among bidders. Timely written notice shall be given to those potential contractors not selected through the process, and shall state the reasons for the grantee's decision and notice of the right to appeal.(4) A grantee shall ensure that an assessment of each grantee's contractors is conducted in accordance with procedures and criteria issued pursuant to R 400.20301.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.20105