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The Economic Development Committee heard a briefing from Juanita Ortiz, director of the Office of Procurement Services, on the DRIVE procurement framework intended to replace the city's 2008 BID policy with a race‑neutral, small‑business‑focused approach. The committee discussed federal regulatory changes that prompted the shift, key DRIVE components (first‑look under $100,000, unbundling, data‑driven participation goals, capacity building, accountability), the timeline for a market utilization study due in November and council consideration in December, and implementation beginning January 2026. Members asked about DBE recertification, SBA size standards, the engagement score, local preference limits, unbundling metrics, and supports for vendor certification.
