Procurement manager outlines RFP reforms; commissioners ask staff to consider removing $50,000 cap on local small‑business preference

Jan 14, 2025

Procurement Manager TJ White presented changes to the county's request‑for‑proposal (RFP) process intended to increase transparency and reduce conflicts. Commissioners directed staff to explore removing the $50,000 cap on the county's small business preference and return with code changes.

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Alachua County's procurement manager told commissioners Thursday the county has revised procedures for request‑for‑proposal evaluations to increase transparency, formalize reviewer training and reduce the potential for ex‑parte influence.

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