It is the policy of CFCHS to obtain in a cost-effective and responsive manner the goods and services required by CFCHS, ensuring a review of prospective procurements to avoid unnecessary duplication and receive best value; to provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity; to establish clear lines of procurement authority and accountability; to provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement; to promote the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with CFCHS’ procurement system; and to foster broad-based competition within the free enterprise system.