Kent County adopts updated purchasing code to modernize procurement
The Kent County Commissioners voted to adopt Code Home Rule Bill 4‑20‑26, rescinding and replacing chapter 49 to raise delegated purchasing thresholds, update systems references, and clarify contract protections and dispute procedures.
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Kent County commissioners voted to adopt Code Home Rule Bill 4‑20‑26 (Purchasing), a comprehensive rescind‑and‑replace of chapter 49 meant to modernize county procurement and contracting rules. County staff told the board the change raises delegated purchasing thresholds, updates references to current purchasing systems and codifies certain contract protections and prohibitions; the board approved the ordinance by voice vote.
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