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POL - Local Preference Policy 2010

  • YEAR CREATED: 2010
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a section of the City of Tallassee Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, which pertains to the Local Preference Policy in the administration of finances. The document includes several sections, each with specific information. Section 2-106 provides definitions for terms used in the division. It defines "local business" as a licensed entity engaged in a particular business within Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, or Jefferson County, Florida, for at least six months prior to the date bids were received for a purchase or contract. Section 2-107 states that the city spends significant amounts on purchasing personal property, materials, contractual services, and construction improvements. The funds used for these purchases come from taxes and fees imposed on local businesses. The city commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the city to give preference to local businesses in making such purchases, as long as it is reasonable based on the value of proposals received. Section 2-108 lists exceptions to the local preference policy. These exceptions include purchases or contracts with an estimated value of $10,000 or less, contracts for professional services subject to specific regulations, purchases or contracts funded by other governmental entities with their own regulations, and purchases or contracts made under emergency procurement situations. Section 2-109 outlines the local preference in purchasing and contracting. It states that the city commission or other purchasing authority may give a preference to local businesses in the procurement of personal property, materials, contractual services, and construction. The preference can be up to 5% for purchases under $250,000, 3% for purchases between $250,001 and $500,000, and 2% for purchases over $500,000. The cost differential should not exceed $25,000. The total bid price includes the base bid price and any alterations resulting from alternates that were part of the bid and awarded by the city commission or purchasing authority. The document also includes references to state laws and regulations related to local preferences. Overall, the document establishes the local preference policy for the City of Tallassee in purchasing and contracting, with certain exceptions and limitations based on the value and nature of the purchases or contracts.
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