Board wrestles with procurement model for $6B backlog: split contracts vs. single program manager
Board and vendors debated staff's procurement recommendation to split program management, long‑range master planning and construction management into separate contracts; many board members and vendors warned of conflicts of interest and urged clear role definitions and strong local firm participation.
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Staff presented a procurement proposal that would separate long‑range master planning, program management, cost and program controls, and construction management into multiple solicitations for the capital program. Supporters in the vendor community warned that multiple contracts often add overhead and duplication, while several board members and some vendors urged safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest if functions were combined.
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