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Council approves pest‑control and window‑washing contracts after debate over bid variance; one councilmember opposes pest‑control award
Summary
The council approved a multi‑year pest‑control services contract and a separate window‑washing contract on April 28. Council debate focused on wide bid variance for pest control—attributed to bed‑bug pricing differences—and one councilmember recorded an opposed vote on the pest‑control award.
The Southfield City Council approved consent‑agenda contracts for pest control services and window washing at its April 28 meeting after staff explained why bid prices varied widely.
Councilmember Brightwell said he would oppose the pest‑control award because bids varied significantly (benchmarks discussed ranged from roughly $5,000 to more…
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