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Saratoga County Board approves updated purchasing policy, sets procurement thresholds
Summary
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the county policies and procedures manual that set dollar thresholds for procurement methods, clarify competitive-bid and RFP requirements, update piggybacking language, and codify a vendor protest procedure.
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors members approved amendments to the county policies and procedures manual that set formal dollar thresholds for purchasing methods and added procedures for protests and piggybacking.
John, a staff member who presented the changes, told the board the package includes four main updates. “We are asking for your approval for 4 major changes to the policy,” John said, describing thresholds for professional services and Public Works procurements.
Under the adopted thresholds, the policy calls for a single written quote for professional services up to $50,000; three quotes for amounts from $50,000 to $99,999; and a competitive request for proposals for contracts of $100,000 or more. The policy also contains a carve-out for the…
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