County agencies warn removing grant exemption could delay time‑sensitive grant work

Sep 12, 2024

DPWT, Police and Health Department officials told the committee that making grant‑funded procurements subject to full competitive processes could require more procurement staff and delay projects tied to grant performance windows.

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Multiple county agencies told the committee that CB‑60‑2024 could slow the timely use of grant funds and require additional procurement capacity. Ms. Skinner said the administration opposes the bill based on operational and fiscal impacts and emphasized risks to constituents who rely on timely grant‑funded services.

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