Commissioners review resolution to codify procurement definitions, add local and workforce preferences

Sep 5, 2025

The board reviewed Resolution 115-25 to formalize definitions of "responsible" and "responsive" bidders and expand the county preference policy to include workforce development, people with disabilities and disabled veterans; staff asked for an effective date of Jan. 1 to allow implementation.

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Peg Trent, chief counsel for Johnson County, presented Resolution 115-25, which would amend county purchasing policies to clearly define competitive-procurement terms and expand the county’s preference policy.

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