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Surry County adopts updated purchasing policies to streamline procurement

Surry County Board of Supervisors · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved new county purchasing policies Feb. 5, designating a purchasing agent, increasing small‑purchase flexibility, and authorizing use of the state EVA solicitation system to expand vendor reach, with an emphasis on SWaM and veteran‑owned businesses.

Surry County supervisors adopted an updated purchasing policy on Feb. 5 designed to align county procurement with state law and expand access to vendors.

County attorney Ms. Perkins presented the policy, telling the board that "The Virginia code provides localities with the ability to enact their own purchasing policies as long as they do not deviate…

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