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San Leandro staff train council on contracting rules; council presses for prequalification, transparency and stronger project reporting
Summary
Assistant finance and public‑works staff explained procurement thresholds, sole/single source rules, contingency and change‑order practices and gave examples where change orders saved costs; council requested prequalification, RFP score transparency and clearer dashboards for high‑profile projects.
City staff gave a detailed contracting training after the work‑plan updates, walking the council through procurement rules, approval thresholds and public‑works practices.
Assistant Finance Director Felicia Silva reviewed contract types and approval authorities, noting thresholds for informal and formal procurement. She said department directors have discretion for lower‑value purchases, city manager approval is typically required for contracts between $25,000 and $100,000, and city council authorization is usually required for contracts of $100,000 or greater. Silva noted formal competitive bidding is required for many public‑works contracts above specified thresholds and reiterated vendor requirements such as business licenses and insurance.
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