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Local contractor alleges procurement irregularities after low bid on Liberty water tank

2303368 · February 13, 2025
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A Sullivan County contractor said he was the low bidder on a county Liberty Complex water tank job but received a later county attorney letter declaring him an "irresponsible bidder" based on prior contracts he disputes; he asked the legislature to review the record and consider local vendors.

A Sullivan County contractor told legislators during public comment that he was the low bidder by about $40,000 on a December water‑storage tank solicitation for the Liberty Complex but later received a certified letter from the county attorney stating prior contracts justified declaring him an "irresponsible bidder." He asked the county to review references and called for transparency.

Norm Sutherland, owner of NGS Construction, said his firm bid as prime contractor on the Dec. 13 solicitation to install a…

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