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Commission approves $1.21 million office‑furniture contract; minority‑vendor concerns raised
Summary
The board approved a $1,212,906.67 purchase of office furniture from Staples Contract & Commercial LLC after debate. Commissioners raised concerns about large awards to nonlocal vendors and the county's low spending with minority‑owned businesses; one commissioner said local firms submitted bids but lost the award.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Tuesday to purchase office furniture for county departments from Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for up to $1,212,906.67 for FY2025, with two optional one‑year renewals.
Commissioner Erica Sugarman moved the item, which came from the Budget and Finance Committee with a favorable recommendation. The contract passed on a roll call vote with 10 ayes…
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