Berlin Council To Host Hearing On Upping Town's Bid Requirement

BERLIN, CT — In its first meeting of 2023, the Berlin Town Council will mull a proposal making it easier for the town to award contacts without requiring a bidding process.

The Berlin Town Council will host a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Berlin Town Hall to amend an ordinance that, essentially, increases the bid threshold regarding contracts.

Currently, any business that costs $10,000 or more requires a formal bidding process.

The town, however, wants to increase that bid threshold to contracts/purchases that are $25,000 or more, allowing for such deals to be finalized quicker.

The council's ordinance committee voted Dec. 8 to formally recommend the new policy, with local residents/taxpayers able to comment on the plan at Tuesday's hearing.

Both written and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing.

For the minutes of the Dec. 13 Berlin Town Council meeting, click on this link.