Currently a waiver of sections 5(C)(8), (9) and (10) of the Purchasing Policy requiring competitive quotes is in place for the purchase of EMS supplies and medications through the FY 19/20 Budget cycle (approved 7/9/19 BCC Meeting).  The request for the waiver was a result of cost fluctuations and availability of items.  As a result of COVID-19, an additional request is being made to include cleaning and janitorial supplies (used by various departments) to the waiver.  These type of supplies continue to either not be available or the cost and packaging of the supplies fluctuate making it difficult to obtain competitive quotes.

As a result of COVID-19, an additional request is being made to include cleaning and janitorial supplies (used by various departments) to the waiver of sections 5(C)(8), (9) and (10) of the Purchasing Policy. These type of supplies continue to either not be available or the cost and packaging of the supplies fluctuate making it difficult to obtain competitive quotes.