Harris County CFR 200 Questions Answers.docx

The document discusses various aspects related to federal funding compliance, procurement procedures, conflict of interest, debarment checks, and vendor certifications. It covers topics such as federal guidelines for purchases exceeding certain thresholds, advertisement requirements, profit negotiation, debarment of principals, SAM verification, conflict of interest standards, thresholds for non-competitive consultants, and the impact of MBE programs on FEMA reimbursement. Additionally, it addresses setting ceilings for contracts with unknown costs, starting points for compliance, and the use of vendor certifications from SAM registrations.