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Ada County approves procurement route for courthouse generator after bids exceed budget
Summary
The board opened a public hearing on replacement of the Ada County Courthouse generator, noted received bids exceeded budget, and approved a resolution to proceed with procurement on the open market.
Ada County commissioners on Sept. 30 opened a public hearing and approved a resolution to pursue procurement on the open market for a replacement generator at the county courthouse after the county received bids above its budget.
Procurement staff told the board two bids were received and both exceeded the county’s budget; those bids were rejected during the process. The item before the board was a resolution approving procurement on the open market to secure a replacement generator for the courthouse, which county staff said is important because the courthouse houses a jail and requires backup power.
During discussion a motion was made to reject the bids and direct staff to rebid; the public record also shows the board ultimately approved the resolution concerning procurement on the open market. Commissioners voted in favor and the motion carried.
The resolution authorizes procurement staff to pursue replacement options outside the original bid results; the board did not discuss a specific vendor or contract price in the meeting. The procurement file and bid materials are part of the public agenda packet.
