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Sterling Heights council approves ordinance raising competitive-bid threshold from $10,000 to $50,000
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance amendment changing the competitive bidding threshold in the city purchasing code; debate centered on whether the change limits oversight or simply reduces paperwork for small purchases. The vote passed 4-2 after residents expressed concern about managerial spending authority.
Sterling Heights council approves ordinance raising competitive-bid threshold from $10,000 to $50,000 The City Council voted 4-2 to adopt an ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the city code to change the competitive bidding threshold used in purchasing procedures. The ordinance increases the dollar amount at which a formal invitation to bid is required; under the change, staff will be able to seek multiple written quotes for procurements between $10,000 and $50,000 instead of using a formal invitation-to-bid process that staff described as more cumbersome. Why it matters: Supporters said raising the threshold will reduce administrative burden and encourage more local vendors to submit quotes for mid-range purchases. Opponents said the change could be perceived as reducing…
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