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City finds procurement error, withdraws Tech Line bid and moves to award sports‑lighting contract to M Gay Constructors
Summary
City staff reported an oversight in verifying bidder qualifications for the Morgan Sports Center lighting project, accepted Tech Line’s withdrawal after confirming it was not a licensed Florida general contractor, and recommended awarding the contract to M Gay Constructors, the next-highest ranked, licensed bidder.
City staff told council on Jan. 6 that a post-bid review found Tech Line Sports Lighting — the previously recommended vendor for the Morgan Sports Center lighting project — was not a Florida‑licensed general contractor as required by the city’s solicitation. Staff said Tech Line withdrew its proposal and the city recommended awarding the contract to the next‑highest ranked, licensed bidder, M Gay (M Gay Constructors, Jacksonville).
City Manager Larry Jones acknowledged the mistake and said the procurement office will revise its process to make license…
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