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West Palm Beach commissioners approve first reading of procurement‑code changes aimed at speeding solicitations and supporting small businesses
Summary
On first reading the commission approved amendments to the procurement code to cancel stale solicitations automatically, add an unsolicited‑proposal procurement path consistent with Fla. Ch. 255, and give the mayor discretion to exceed the current 15% threshold for awarding to the next bidder when small‑business participation rules apply.
The City Commission on Monday approved on first reading amendments to Chapter 66 of the city code intended to streamline procurement timelines and expand flexibility for small‑business participation.
City attorney Kimberly Rothenberg told the commission the ordinance (51‑50‑25) proposes three primary changes: automatic cancellation of solicitations that are not timely completed after negotiations start; an expanded procurement method to handle unsolicited proposals…
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