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City OKs as-needed hardware purchases, including contracts with local suppliers
Summary
Council authorized as-needed purchases of miscellaneous hardware items under $1,000, noting two local vendors bid; councilmembers praised prioritizing local businesses for these routine purchases.
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to purchase miscellaneous general hardware items on an as-needed basis, awarding small purchases (under $1,000) to local vendors after receiving two bids. City procurement staff said the city used US Communities contract for larger items and solicited local suppliers for smaller, unanticipated emergency needs; two local suppliers—Centimil and Whitbreads—responded to the notice.
Council members welcomed the outcome and said it supports local businesses. "I'm just I just a comment that I'm happy that we can give contracts to local businesses," one councilmember said, and others expressed concurrence. Procurement staff remained available to answer follow-up questions.
