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Council questions procurement thresholds after member raises concern over single-quote purchases
Summary
A council member proposed lowering the threshold at which staff may buy goods or services with only a single written quote, prompting staff to explain procurement controls and existing purchasing-card and work-order processes.
A council member asked staff to consider lowering the amount the city can spend on a single written quote without additional competition, prompting a discussion of purchasing thresholds, internal controls and practical constraints.
Why it matters: Procurement thresholds affect transparency, competition and the speed with which departments can buy goods or services. Council members said higher thresholds can increase the risk of favoritism; staff said very small purchases are often difficult to source with multiple formal quotes and that current internal controls—work orders, purchasing approvals, requisitions,…
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