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Board approves local pest-control vendor after debate over small price difference
Summary
The St. Joseph School Board voted to award its integrated pest-control contract to local Preferred Pest Control despite a slightly lower out‑of‑state bid; board members cited community ties and ancillary benefits when overriding the standard low‑bid recommendation tied to board policy.
The St. Joseph School Board voted to award the district’s integrated pest‑control contract to a local provider, Preferred Pest Control, after hearing public comment and staff explanation of board purchasing policy.
The decision came after a local business owner, Perry Cooperrider of Preferred Pest Control, asked the board to reconsider an out‑of‑state recommendation. Cooperrider said the out‑of‑state bid was only about $1,300 lower and described local benefits his company provides, including employing district families, donating space for school events and offering a standing…
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