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Finance committee refers CDBG third‑party administration bid after low $50,702 offer
Summary
The Finance Committee referred bids for CDBG third‑party administration after Southwest Michigan Community Action submitted the low bid of $50,702. Committee policy requires departments to justify choosing a bidder other than the low, responsible bidder.
The Berrien County Finance Committee on Feb. 26 referred bids for the Economic Development CDBG Grant third‑party administrator after receiving two proposals, with Southwest Michigan Community Action submitting the low bid of $50,702. Commissioner Jon Hinkelman moved the referral and Commissioner Rayonte Bell supported the motion.
Under the committee’s direction, the department may proceed with the lowest responsible bidder if it meets specifications; if the department wants to select a bidder that is not the low bidder it must provide written justification to the Finance Committee. The motion to refer the bids passed and the matter will continue through the department procurement process.
