Ocala’s procurement practices reveal a shocking inability to negotiate contracts that protect taxpayer dollars. Three recent examples—the Kronos time clocks, Canon multi-function printers, and vehicle fleet replacement—demonstrate clear over-payment.
Canon Multi-function Printers
The city agreed to pay $957,000 for 89 units, or roughly $10,753 per unit. The company I work for uses identical Canon models; my supervisor confirmed we pay approximately 45% less per unit…