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Public comments spur review of proposed utility van purchase; administration asked to check state contract pricing
Summary
A resident raised concerns during public comment that the district's bid for a utility van was $3,000–$5,000 higher than available state contract pricing; administration agreed to investigate state purchasing channels and report back to the board before final action.
A resident, Sean O'Neil, used the public comment period to urge the board to use state purchasing contracts when acquiring a new utility van for facilities, saying he obtained a VIN‑matched quote roughly $3,000 less than the district’s listed price. He said the district’s packets showed a quote of $52,087. The resident said he could get the same specifications through the state…
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