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2022-2 No Bids Provided Condition: Management failed to provide bids for procured services that exceeded $10,000 or more. Criteria: According to the HUD Management Agent Handbook 4381.5 Section 6.5 Contracting Guidelines when an owner/agent is contracting for goods or services involving project income, an agent is expected to solicit written cost estimates from at least three contractors for any contract, ongoing supply or service which is expected to exceed $10,000 per year. Cause: Management decided to utilize the contractor referred by the insurance company without regard to the HUD Management Agent Handbook guidelines. Effect: The Project procured services that did not comply with HUD regulations. Recommendation: I recommend management comply with all HUD rules and regulations regarding procurement.