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Brevard commissioners approve expanded sole-source, single-source and cooperative purchasing list despite concerns about vendor lock-in
Summary
The board approved a countywide list allowing departments to use sole- and single-source distributors and piggyback cooperative contracts; commissioners raised concerns about monopolies, warranty-only OEM parts, and the ability to remove vendors if circumstances change.
Brevard County commissioners on Aug. 26 approved a standing list authorizing county departments to utilize sole-source and single-source distributors, and to purchase through intergovernmental cooperatives or piggyback contracts when found to be the most economical method.
The request (F-18) directed county departments and Central Services to proceed when vendor verification and public advertisement show no other source exists; it also authorized the county manager or designee to execute resulting contracts subject to review by the county attorney, risk management and purchasing. The clerk recorded the vote as: Commissioner…
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