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Pembroke Park commission approves PR contract with Public Communicators Group after procurement debate
Summary
The commission approved Resolution 2025-009 to hire Public Communicators Group LLC for communications services, with debate over whether the contract should have been put out to bid or allowed under a professional-services exception.
The Town of Pembroke Park commission on March 13 approved Resolution 2025-009, authorizing an agreement with Public Communicators Group LLC to provide communications and public relations services for the town.
The measure passed on a roll call vote after extended debate over procurement procedure and the vendor selection. Commissioners discussed whether the engagement should be procured via a competitive process or could be awarded directly under the town’s procurement exceptions for professional services and for “best interests of the town.” The vote sheet shows all five commissioners voting to approve the resolution.
The dispute centered on procurement optics and past experiences. Clerk Commissioner Hodgkins said…
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