Episode 71 Proper Procurement & Bidding

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.