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Commission approves first reading of procurement changes to speed solicitations and broaden small‑business options
Summary
On first reading the commission approved amendments to the procurement code that add an automatic cancellation for delayed solicitations, create an alternate process for certain unsolicited proposals per state statute, and provide the mayor additional flexibility in small‑business waiver decisions; second reading is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026.
The City Commission approved, on first reading, Ordinance No. 51-50 to amend Chapter 66 (procurement). City Attorney Kimberly Rothenberg said the amendments make three principal changes: an automatic cancellation of solicitations that stall after negotiations (sec. 66-70), clarification and an additional procurement method for unsolicited proposals consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 255 (sec. 66-73), and greater flexibility…
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