Small‑business concerns surface as commissioners debate awarding professional‑services continuing contracts

Apr 14, 2026

A public commenter and commissioners urged the county to expand its pool of consultants under a broad professional‑services RFQ, arguing that limiting awards favors large firms; staff explained statutory limits on pricing, scoring, and how continuing contracts and work orders function.

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During the consent‑agenda discussion on April 14, commissioners and a public commenter debated the county’s proposed structure for continuing professional‑services contracts and the number of firms to qualify in each category.

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