AGENDA REPORT
DATE: May 11, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending
Plant City Code regarding procurement
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to modify the Procurement Code regarding (a) exceptions to competitive awards in order to incorporate commonly recognized exempted purchases, (b) modify the Code to revise protest deposit amounts, and (c) change the reference of the Purchasing Manager to Procurement Director.
The text below summarizes the revisions:
Section 2-143. Exceptions.
Incorporate commonly recognized exempted purchases.
Section 2-152. Protest Procedure.
Correct position title to Procurement Director.
Increase protest deposit amount from $500 to $1,000.
Section 2-153. Suspension and debarment.
Correct position title to Procurement Director.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing on the proposed ordinance for May 27, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
Prepared by: Ken Brush, Director of Procurement