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Commissioners reject low bid for Durango police upfitting, vote to reject bids and reissue RFP
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about product compatibility and vendor proximity, the Walker County Commissioners Court voted to reject all bids for upfitting Dodge Durango patrol vehicles and to reissue the solicitation as an RFP to allow service, delivery and compatibility criteria to be scored.
Walker County Commissioners on Monday debated and rejected a low bid to outfit three Dodge Durango vehicles after commissioners and staff raised concerns about product compatibility, light-bar specifications and vendor proximity.
The court heard from purchasing and sheriff’s department staff that the solicitation required specific light-bar equipment (Allegiant) or brand-equals with documentation. The lowest bidder, Dana Safety Supply, submitted a full bid but proposed alternate items on at least one line (a smaller light bar) that county staff said did not…
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