(a) Method of procurement. Energy performance contracting shall be conducted using one of the following methods of procurement:
(1) Competitive proposals (see 24 CFR 85.36(d)(3)). In identifying the evaluation factors and their relative importance, as required by Sec. 85.36(d)(3)(i) of this title, the solicitation shall state that technical factors are significantly more important than price (of the energy audit); or
(2) If the services are available only from a single source, noncompetitive proposals (see 24 CFR 85.36(d)(4)(i)(A)).
(b) HUD Review. Solicitations for energy performance contracting shall be submitted to the HUD Field Office for review and approval prior to issuance. Energy performance contracts shall be submitted to the HUD Field Office for review and approval before award.