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Council approves purchasing-policy revisions to match state small-works roster changes
Summary
The Moses Lake City Council approved Resolution 4016 to update the city purchasing policy so it conforms with recent state changes replacing the limited public works process with a "small roster" and adjusting bidding thresholds.
The Moses Lake City Council approved Resolution 4016, adopting revisions to the city’s purchasing policy to align with recent state law changes. Staff told the council that the legislature repealed the limited public works provision in the RCW and replaced it with a small-roster process, and the purchasing-policy changes update the city's thresholds and procurement language to match the revised RCW.
Why it matters: The update is intended to keep the city in compliance with state procurement law and to reduce the risk of audit findings. City staff said the state raised the procurement threshold for minimal competition to $150,000 (from the prior $116,500 figure referenced in the meeting), and the purchasing policy is being adjusted to match that threshold. Council members noted the city may always choose to keep stricter local thresholds if desired.
Council discussion and vote: Staff recommended matching the state threshold; council members asked about options and whether the city could be stricter. Staff said the city could adopt lower thresholds than state law if it chose, but matching the RCW was recommended. The council approved the resolution by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.
Next steps: Staff said they plan a broader review of the purchasing policy next year to ensure it meets city needs. The resolution as approved brings immediate compliance with the updated RCW language; any further refinements would be considered in the planned comprehensive review.
