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City consultant outlines proposed revisions to Saco purchasing policy, flags higher thresholds and new sole-source form
Summary
A consultant presented recommended updates to Saco's purchasing policy, including expanded informal bidding rules, a $10,000 departmental authorization threshold, RFQ language and a new sole-source form; councilors asked about best-value evaluation and next steps for a redline draft.
SACO, Maine ' A city-hired consultant gave Saco City Council a first look at proposed changes to the municipal purchasing policy on Monday, outlining new thresholds and procedures the administration says are intended to increase competition and public trust.
Greg LaRue, who said he previously served as finance director in several communities including South Portland, reviewed the draft changes and highlighted the regulatory provisions administrators plan to bring back in a redline version. "Ultimately, the policy purpose is to spend the tax…
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