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Assembly directs manager to rebid several road-service-area maintenance contracts after debate
Summary
Following contentious debate, the Assembly voted to direct the borough manager to rebid maintenance contracts for several road service areas next season; members cited public comments about cost and contractor behavior, while others warned of business impacts from late rebids.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly voted May 20 to direct the borough manager to rebid road maintenance contracts for several road service areas (RSAs) next season after a contentious discussion among assembly members and public commenters.
Assemblymembers who sponsored the measures said some maintenance contracts appeared higher than comparable bids and that rebidding could save taxpayers money. Assemblymember Bill Gamble and Assemblymember Maxwell Sumner led motions to rebid specific RSAs in their districts; the items on the floor included directives for Gold Trail Road Service Area (RSA number 28), Meadow Lakes Road Service Area (RSA number 27), and Bogart Road…
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