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Council hears update on forensic-audit solicitation; closing date March 31, questions routed to staff
Summary
Council members asked for more information about a forensic-audit solicitation related to Verizon; the solicitation closes March 31 at noon, questions are to be directed to Brandon Carter, and the city clerk will email council responses to submitted questions.
Lake City council members asked for an update on a forensic-audit solicitation related to Verizon during the March 25 special meeting and were told the solicitation closes March 31 at noon and that questions should be directed to Brandon Carter, the staff member handling the procurement.
City staff reported that the solicitation has been advertised on the city website, the South Carolina Business Opportunities portal and DemandStar. Staff said interested parties had submitted questions seeking clarification on specifications, schedule and scope and that historically bidders often submit near the deadline; staff asked council members to expect responses to those questions.
Mayor Umika Robinson and other council members asked that the questions-and-answers be shared with the full council; the clerk agreed to email the responses to council members. Staff said that any complete bids would be due by the March 31 deadline and that more detailed bid information would be provided at the council's regular meeting or at the budget workshop.
Why it matters: A forensic audit solicitation is part of the council's effort to secure independent analysis; council members said they want detailed numbers before deciding whether to proceed with a forensic audit.
Ending: Council members asked to receive solicitation questions and staff responses by email; staff said more details will be available at upcoming meetings and at the March 29 budget workshop.
