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Levy County commissioners push attorneys to revise procurement rules so local vendors can bid
Summary
Commissioners and members of the public urged Levy County officials to revise procurement policy that often defaults to the Florida Sheriffs Association contract, arguing local vendors should have an opportunity to compete; staff said revising policy and issuing RFPs can be complex and attorneys will be asked to prioritize changes.
Commissioners and members of the public on Feb. 3 pressed Levy County officials to change procurement procedures that they said funnel vehicle and equipment purchases to the Florida Sheriffs Association contract rather than opening opportunities for local vendors.
The call to act came after several commissioners raised concerns about the county’s repeated use of the sheriff’s contract. Linda Cooper, a local business owner who addressed the board during public comment, said the county has talked about fixing procurement for years and asked commissioners to make policy revisions a top priority. "Fix it," Cooper said, adding that county taxpayers and…
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