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Residents and council debate bidding platforms and procurement transparency
Livonia City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary
Public commenters and councilmembers questioned the city's use of online bidding platforms (Mitton/Minton) and urged transparency: How many vendors bid, local participation, and whether subscription fees deter local firms.
Multiple speakers at Livonia's study session raised concerns about the city's procurement outreach and the online bidding platforms the city uses.
Steve King asked council to provide "side by side price comparisons" showing Mitton/Minton posted bids versus traditional local…
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