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Board presses procurement changes after concerns about single‑vendor renewals and bid notifications

3203273 · May 6, 2025
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Board members raised concerns about contracts with only one vendor, the district’s bidding notifications and piggybacking; staff said steps are underway with the Chamber and website changes to expand vendor outreach.

Hernando County School Board members questioned procurement practices after a recent renewal with a single vendor and asked staff to expand outreach to local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce.

Board member Mr. Johnson said district policy and statutes require getting three bids when appropriate and voiced concern that renewals and piggybacks had left the district relying on single vendors. He proposed the district…

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