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Board approves $1.62 million contract to Blue Cottage (CanonDesign) for administrative facilities master plan after 4-3 vote
Summary
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees voted 4–3 to award an administrative facilities master‑planning contract to Blue Cottage of CannonDesign for $1,621,690. Trustees and community members raised concerns about local participation and community engagement during the selection process.
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 25 approved awarding the consultant contract to develop an administrative facilities master plan to Blue Cottage of CannonDesign of Nevada Inc., in the amount of $1,621,690.
Board approval follows a multi-step procurement process in which nine firms submitted proposals and a five‑member evaluation committee shortlisted three finalists. The committee interviewed finalists and recommended Blue Cottage, a CannonDesign studio, as the most qualified. April Anderson, assistant director of procurement and contracts, told the trustees the committee invited three finalists to presentations and that Blue Cottage ranked highest after interviews and scoring.
The board’s approval came after a lengthy public discussion about local participation and past community…
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