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Council debates $77,850 sound‑equipment renewal; directs staff to pursue remedies and timely rebid options
Summary
Council members debated whether to exercise a one‑year renewal for the city’s sound equipment contract with Digital World Live (annual cost listed at $77,850 for up to 15 city events). After repeated complaints about service quality, council directed procurement and recreation staff to meet the vendor, document performance issues, explore a short
Forest Park’s mayor and council discussed the first annual renewal option for the city’s sound‑equipment contract during the June 2 meeting and directed staff to pursue corrective steps rather than immediately executing a year‑long renewal.
What was on the table
The Recreation & Leisure Services department sought to exercise a first annual renewal with Digital World Live under the same prices, terms and conditions. The contract covers sound equipment and technician services for 15 identified city events and lists an annual cost of $77,850.
Council concerns
Several council members — led…
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