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Akron committee moves routine procurement measures, seeks clarity on vendor diversity and an IT substitute
Summary
Committee approved placing multiple procurement ordinances on consent — allowing one-year small-dollar purchasing with Amazon, Granger and WB Mason, multi-year software subscriptions through Dec. 31, 2026, and the annual bid ordinance — and asked staff to introduce an IT substitute next week for one line item.
The City of Akron Budget & Finance Committee placed several routine procurement ordinances on the consent agenda and discussed vendor diversity, thresholds for small-dollar purchases and an IT contract change.
Mister Wheeler told the committee the first procurement ordinance authorizes the purchasing agent to enter agreements without formal advertising for small-dollar purchases with Amazon, Granger and WB Mason for one year. Wheeler said the change allows the city to use Workday for direct purchase orders and speeds procurement for items typically below the city's $15,000…
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