(a) The responsible HHS official may direct the grantee applying for funds to acquire or make major renovations to a facility to obtain an independent analysis of the cost comparison submitted by the grantee pursuant to § 1309.11, or the statement under 1309.10(f) of this part, or both, if, in the judgment of the official, such an analysis is necessary to adequately review a proposal submitted under this part.
(b) The analysis shall be in writing and shall be made by a qualified, disinterested real estate professional in the community in which the property to be purchased or renovated is situated.
(c) Section 1309.43 of this part applies to payment of the cost of the analysis.