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City pulls CDBG contractor award after protest; staff will re-rank proposals

6406071 · October 23, 2025
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City staff removed RFP items for CDBG grant administration from the agenda after Cornerstone Community Partners filed a formal protest; commissioners were told staff will re-rank proposals to comply with Florida Commerce requirements.

High Springs city staff withdrew agenda items tied to the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) grant-administration procurement on Oct. 23 after Cornerstone Community Partners filed a formal notice of protest.

Jeffrey Winter of Cornerstone Community Partners told the commission his firm submitted a proposal for $46,000 and left $10,000 available to cover single-audit or administrative expenses, and that the firm has filed a certified written protest and delivery to the city. Winter urged…

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