The approval of the bill came after 11 Parker administration officials submitted testimony saying the change would significantly burden city operations.
Philly City Council advances controversial contracting bill that Mayor Parker’s administration opposes
Under city rules, departments are typically required to issue a request for proposals — or a solicitation for firms to bid on a contract to provide services to the city — and then select the most qualified vendor offering the best price. The goal of the process is to eliminate political interference and fraud.
And in written testimony, interim Health Commissioner Frank Franklin said the Department of Public Health has more than 240 contracts through the nonprofit exemption, including with contractors that respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
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