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Senators press DPW on procurement, suggest contractor licensing board to curb low-bid quality problems
Summary
Senators pressed DPW on Sept. 10 about procurement and contractor quality, urging prequalification and a licensing board to prevent low-bid projects that require repeat repairs.
Several senators used the DPW budget hearing to press department leaders on procurement practices and quality control for construction projects. Members said they have seen instances where low bidders deliver substandard work and recommended stronger prequalification, oversight or a contractor-licensing board to reduce repeat repairs and project delays.
DPW officials said the department follows procurement regulations and typically uses…
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