RCTC meeting highlights: procurement policy updates, recognition for Scott Mattis, and election of officers

The Riverside County Transportation Commission took several administrative actions and held ceremonial business during Monday’s meeting.

Recognition: Commissioners read a resolution honoring Scott Mattis for 18 years of service as an RCTC commissioner; the chair and staff praised his leadership and presented a commemorative item.

Procurement policy: Matt Wallace, deputy director of administrative services, presented proposed revisions to the RCTC/RCA Procurement Policy Manual to align commission thresholds with federal guidance. Proposed changes include increasing the micro‑purchase threshold from $10,000 to $15,000, raising the small purchase threshold from $250,000 to $350,000 and setting the formal procurement threshold above $350,000; change‑order approval limits and protest timelines were also updated. Staff said procurements under $250,000 would still be subject to the executive director’s single‑signature authority and that contracts above $250,000 would continue to require commission approval. Staff recommended adoption of resolution 25‑009 to approve these changes.

Election of officers: The commission conducted its annual election of officers for 2026 (effective Jan. 1). Nominations were made for Raymond Gregory for chair, Jeremy Smith for vice chair, and Supervisor Washington for second vice chair; motions and seconds were recorded and the chair congratulated the incoming officers.

Other notes: The executive director reported a $25 million award from the California Transportation Commission for the Coachella Valley Rail project. Commissioners also raised regional issues including the transportation impacts of large logistics/warehouse developments. The commission adjourned to closed session with no reportable action.