Policies & Procedures Manual - Elizabeth City State University

400.1.24Adopted: 06/14/05ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITYPurchases for Persons with DisabilitiesSpecial Provisions for Disabled PersonsECSU shall make special provisions for the purchase of goods and services, which provisions arenecessary to meet the documented training, work, or independent living need of persons withdisabilities according to the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and theAmericans with Disabilities Act, as amended. These special provisions shall provide for thefollowing:(1) the involvement of the individual in the choice of particular goods, service providers, andin the methods used to provide the goods and services;(2) the flexibility necessary to meet those varying needs of individuals that are relatedto their disabilities;(3) the purchase outside of certified sources of supply and the waiving of competitionwhen a single source can provide multiple pieces of equipment, including adaptiveequipment, that are more compatible with each other than they would be if they werepurchased from multiple vendors;(4) give priority consideration to suppliers offering the earliest possible delivery date of goodsor services especially when a time factor is crucial to the individual’s ability to secure ajob, and/or avoid residential placement in an institutional setting;(5) and, consider the convenience of the provider’s location for the individual with thedisability.The following criteria shall also be considered:(1) cost effectiveness;(2) quality;(3) the provider’s general reputation and performance capabilities;(4) substantial conformity with specifications and other conditions set forth for thesepurchases;(5) the suitability of the goods or services for the intended use;(6) the personal or other related services needed;