ECOWAS Tenders Code Over 500,000 International Competitive Bidding Director Responsible for Procurement Procurement Board President CGAC President / VP/CGAC (Appropriate Awarding Authority) CGAC/DGA (formal solicitation; adequate competition required) Any Amount Sole / Single Source (Subject to Direct Contracting Procedures with justification) Final Director HOPD / Responsible for Procurement Procurement/HO Committee / Board PD Page 46