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Board approves intent to award performance contract for county solar and geothermal to single bidder amid debate
Summary
The Dunn County Board voted to award an intent to contract to Verigee for a solar and geothermal performance contract after extended debate on vendor choice, costs, federal funding and land use; the final contract must return to the board for approval.
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 15 to approve an intent to award a performance contract to Verigee for a county solar and geothermal project after committee review and extended floor debate. The vote authorizes staff to proceed with detailed contract development; the board will see the final contract for approval before work begins.
Assistant County Manager Dan Dunbar told supervisors the procurement followed a state performance‑contract statute that requires the governing body to review and authorize work with the selected vendor. He said Verigee was the only bidder and that the Facilities Committee recommended proceeding to a final contract that will be returned to the board in March for approval.
Supervisor Larry Bjork spoke at…
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