Engineering consultant procurement process (RFQ 25/26-004)
Summary
Commissioner Condon argued the eight-category RFQ system favors giant firms, locks out small local businesses, and lets work up to $7.5 million bypass the board via work orders. The board expanded some award lists and agreed to revisit evaluation criteria.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About half a million dollars spent on these design services over three years, with project sizes now allowed up to $7.5 million in construction.
Large engineering firms and county departments needing design help.
Small local firms like Alpha Envirotech that rank well but fall just outside award lists.
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