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Andalusia adopts CDBG procurement policy; bids set for industrial-park water project and Robinson Park playground approved
Summary
City staff told the council the new procurement policy brings Andalusia into compliance with Community Development Block Grant rules. Council was told bids open this week for a water project to support Conecuh Sausage and other industrial-park businesses; the city is also approved for a CDBG-funded playground expansion in Robinson Park.
The Andalusia City Council adopted a Community Development Block Grant procurement policy at its first 2025 meeting. City staff said the policy is detailed to meet CDBG rules and regulations and is required for ongoing and planned grant-funded projects.
City staff told the council the city has an active CDBG application and that bids will open on Thursday for a water project intended to support Conecuh Sausage and other businesses in Andalusia’s industrial park. “We have been approved for another community development block grant for a playground expansion in Robinson Park,” City Clerk (staff) told the council during the procurement-policy discussion.
Council members said adopting the procurement policy will allow the city to proceed with procurement steps for the water project and the Robinson Park playground while remaining compliant with CDBG requirements. The council approved the procurement policy by voice vote after a motion by Councilmember Powell and a second by Mister Bowne.
City staff and the mayor also said that the procurement policy lays out how the city will solicit bids for different types of procurements — from specific construction items to professional services — in line with federal and program rules. The city clerk said the policy is “very detailed about how we will procure the items” and that adopting it “will bring us in compliance with the community development block program.”
The council did not provide dollar figures for the projects during the meeting nor detailed timelines beyond the announced bid opening; staff said additional information will be provided in subsequent communications and at future council meetings. With the policy adopted, staff can proceed with advertised solicitations and grant-related procurement steps.
Ending: City staff recommended the council will return to project-specific approvals as procurement and grant processes advance.
