City attorney proposes 'best value' procurement update to modernize purchasing thresholds
Staff proposed repealing current procurement chapter and adopting a 'best value' approach to allow selection beyond lowest bid, align local thresholds with state limits and permit reduced quote requirements for recurring contractors or urgent needs with controller and city manager sign‑off.
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City staff presented a proposed procurement policy that would repeal chapter 106 and adopt a 'best value' purchasing code in chapter 10, aligning local competitive thresholds with New York State limits and allowing the city to accept municipal piggyback contracts. The policy would permit reduced quote requirements for recurring contractors, urgent needs and small dollar public works with controller and city manager sign‑off to expedite repairs and maintenance.
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