Glynn County amends procurement ordinance to comply with federal grant rules

Glynn County commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 5 to adopt revisions to the county procurement ordinance aimed at ensuring compliance with federal procurement rules for contracts and purchases financed by federal awards.

Howard, the county’s director of capital development and procurement, told the board the changes add explicit language covering conflict‑of‑interest procedures and require verification that vendors are not suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. "These revisions are specific to contracts and procurement actions related to equipment, material, and services that are funded by federal awards or federal grants," Howard said in his presentation.

Commissioner Sweatt moved to adopt the proposed revisions; the motion was seconded and approved without opposition. County staff said the ordinance amendment is intended to align Glynn County’s procurement practices with federal grantor requirements and reduce risk of ineligible procurements.

Next steps: staff will update procurement procedures to reflect the ordinance changes and apply the new requirements to federal award‑funded contracts going forward.