District to require competitive RFPs for professional services above state bid threshold

Jun 15, 2026

The policy committee reviewed proposed changes to Policy 709 to require competitive processes (RFPs posted 30 days) for professional services and to align the district’s bid threshold with the Department of Labor base amount; the policy provides multiple narrow exemptions and will take effect 90 days after board approval if adopted.

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The Policy Committee reviewed proposed updates to Policy 709 (procurement) on June 15 that would require competitive procurement for professional services above the state’s base bid threshold and add a definition of competitive bids.

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