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Rowlett council signals support for modest local‑vendor preference in city procurements
Summary
Purchasing staff described procurement thresholds and a new e‑procurement system; councilmembers directed staff to develop a Rowlett‑based local preference/tie‑breaker and improve outreach so local vendors are aware of opportunities.
Wendy Badger, finance director (speaker 17), and January Calhoun, purchasing manager (speaker 15), briefed council on the city's procurement thresholds, award methods and a new e‑procurement system implemented in February 2025.
Calhoun said small purchases under $3,000 do not require competitive quotes, purchases between $3,000 and $100,000 require written competitive quotes (three vendors when possible) and formal solicitations over $100,000 require legal notices…
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