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Board approves Contract Policy Manual changes to bring procurement selections earlier in process

Orange County Board of Supervisors · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted a revised Contract Policy Manual that will bring RFP/RFQ selections to the board earlier in the procurement process and authorize staff to negotiate awards, with new ASR guidance and template language to ensure consistent background and justification.

The Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24 adopted revisions to the county's Contract Policy Manual intended to change how large procurements are presented to the board.

Under the adopted change, county departments will bring RFP/RFQ rank orders to the board earlier—requesting authority for selection—then staff will negotiate contract terms and return as needed for final approval or when the board requests it. County…

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