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POL - Local Preference Policies 2010

  • YEAR CREATED: 2010
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
This document discusses the complexities and challenges associated with implementing local preferences in government purchasing and procurement. It raises several questions and concerns regarding the effectiveness and fairness of such preferences. The document highlights the difficulty in defining what constitutes a local business and whether businesses owned by out-of-state individuals should be eligible for preferences. It also discusses the issue of how many dollars are actually recycled through the multiplier effect and the difficulty in quantifying the economic advantages of preferences. The document mentions that preferences can alienate other jurisdictions, leading to the development of reciprocal preferences that penalize firms from areas with preferences when they try to do business elsewhere. It also mentions that preferences complicate the administrative process and add to the cost of conducting bids and proposals. Several major professional organizations have taken the position that preferences are not cost-effective. The document concludes by stating that the City of Fort Collins remains committed to the local business community but will prioritize competition to ensure the best value for taxpayers.
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