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Board rescinds custodial award, directs re-bid and approves 90‑day interim contract
Summary
The New Haven Board of Education voted to rescind a previously approved award for part‑time custodial services and to reissue the procurement after staff identified irregularities; the board also approved a 90‑day interim contract to maintain cleaning services while a new RFP is issued.
The New Haven Board of Education voted to rescind a previously approved award for part‑time custodial services and directed staff to reissue the request for proposals (RFP) after an executive‑session review found procurement irregularities.
During an open meeting after the executive session, Superintendent Doctor Negron said the district had identified “anomalies” in the RFP process for part‑time custodial services and that staff did not uniformly follow up with all bidders when questions surfaced about union wages. Negron said the district will put the procurement back out on an expedited schedule to assure a fair opportunity for all potential bidders.
The board then approved, on a separate motion, a 90‑day agreement with SJ Services to provide custodial…
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