January 30, 2024

Episode 71 Proper Procurement & Bidding

46 minutes

In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast co-host Josh Whiteside has invited attorneys Amanda Savage and James McCann to provide a helpful “how-to” guide for public agencies procuring and bidding for goods, services, and other contracted work. Topics include bidding thresholds, understanding the difference between maintenance and construction, as well as brief rules of the road for piggybacking, energy service contracts, and emergency contracts.

Show Notes & References

1:54 – Background

6:20 – Municipal contracts

7:50 – Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA)

9:28 – Bidding thresholds and estimates

10:18 – Special districts

11:18 – Non-public work bidding for goods and services

11:36 – Adopting procurement systems for cities and counties

12:31 – Ordinances and procurement manuals and handbooks

14:14 – Public transparency

16:01 – Educational agencies

17:31 – Cons of becoming a CUPCCAA district

19:20 – Construction in public work projects

19:59 – Maintenance vs. construction

21:05 – Thresholds for public projects vs. maintenance projects

24:16 – Other procurement methods (i.e. engineering or architectural services)

26:30 – Finalizing selections after bidding process ends

32:07 – Special services (i.e. legal, financial, etc.)

34:14 – Piggybacking

35:10 – Energy service contracts

36:24 – Emergency contracting and what qualifies

40:40 – Funding sources

42:49 – Overall thoughts and guidance

For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

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