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Board approves first reading of 'best-value' contracting ordinance with exemption under $1.5 million
Summary
Supervisors passed an ordinance on first reading to permit departments to use "best value" procurement, considering price and contractor qualifications together, while exempting contracts under $1,500,000. Supporters said it will reduce change orders and poor performance; critics warned it could disadvantage small local businesses.
San Francisco supervisors on May 17 approved on first reading an ordinance allowing city departments to award certain public-works contracts using a "best value" procurement process that weighs price alongside contractor qualifications and past performance.
Why it matters: Supporters said the change will help the city avoid projects that are low-priced but later generate costly change orders, delays or poor workmanship. Opponents — chiefly Supervisor John Avalos — argued the approach could disadvantage small local businesses and local business enterprises (LBEs) that rely on a 10 percent LBE bid discount.
What the ordinance does
The legislation permits departments authorized to perform public works to use best-value procurement…
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