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Milwaukie staff propose major rewrite of public contracting rules, seek equity measures and higher thresholds
Summary
At the Feb. 17 work session, procurement staff outlined a proposed rewrite of Milwaukie’s public contracting rules to align with state law, raise intermediate procurement thresholds, clarify retainage, increase surplus limits, and require outreach to COVID‑certified businesses for intermediate solicitations.
Kelly, a procurement and finance staffer, presented proposed comprehensive revisions to Milwaukie’s public contracting rules at the Feb. 17 work session, saying the changes are intended to align city rules with recent state law updates, remove ambiguity, and reduce administrative burden.
Why this matters: the proposed rewrite would change how the city solicits and awards contracts for goods, services and construction, adjust dollar thresholds that determine procurement methods, formalize options for retainage on construction contracts, and add equity‑focused outreach requirements that could increase opportunities for diverse local firms.
Key proposals and context
• Thresholds and surplus: staff proposed raising the intermediate procurement maximum from $150,000 to $250,000 (to match state/federal thresholds), increasing micro‑purchase authority from $10,000 to…
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