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Speakers criticize Panhandle Engineering and Santex work; commissioners describe procurement process and selection role
Summary
Public commenters at the Lynn Haven meeting criticized Panhandle Engineering and Santex and questioned the city’s consultant procurement; commissioners said consultants are selected from continuing contracts and that the five commissioners approve contract awards after reviewing staff scoring.
Several residents and commenters used the public comment period to press the commission on its use of outside consulting firms, naming Panhandle Engineering and Santex (also referenced as SanTex/Fantex in public remarks) and urging changes in procurement and oversight.
Rich Walker said he had attended financial meetings and told the commission Santex was charging the city $60,000 and that “everything they've done has been wrong.” Daniel Johnson asked why Panhandle Engineering continued to consult for…
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