Town manager proposes procurement code updates, including emergency spending authority

Mar 26, 2026

Manager Suzanne Harvey asked the council to update the procurement code to require three quotes instead of full RFPs for smaller contracts and recommended empowering the Town Manager to approve emergency expenditures up to $35,000; council directed staff to draft an ordinance.

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Town Manager Suzanne Harvey recommended modernizing the town procurement code, arguing that a $10,000 RFP threshold is outdated and discourages vendors from competing.

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