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Spokane County commissioners approve new janitorial contract after 3-2 vote; bid timing and transparency draw objections
Summary
On May 13, 2025 the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners approved a new janitorial services contract after rejecting a one-week deferral. Commissioners split 3-2 on both the deferral and final approval amid concerns about limited public review and praise for a competitive procurement that produced a significantly lower bid.
The Spokane County Board of County commissioners voted 3-2 on May 13, 2025, to approve a new county janitorial services contract after declining a motion to defer the item one week for additional review.
The proposal drew debate over process and public transparency. Commissioner Waldorf moved to delay the vote, saying the county had been briefed on the contract that morning and that commissioners needed more time to review evaluation materials and receive public input. “It's a fairly large contract. It's…
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