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Commission authorizes $1.03 million furniture purchase for MSO campus; public raises price and procurement questions
Summary
The Lawrence City Commission on Oct. 7 authorized a $1,029,383.88 purchase order with Spaces Inc. for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the MSO campus Phase 1; commissioners voted 5-0 after public comments questioned pricing.
The Lawrence City Commission on Oct. 7 authorized a $1,029,383.88 purchase order with Spaces Inc., using the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing contract R240102, to furnish the Phase 1 MSO campus (MS-1-00023). The motion passed 5-0 after a brief public discussion and staff explanation.
The purchase order was moved and seconded during the consent-agenda discussion after item D5c was pulled for separate consideration. Resident David Baston urged commissioners to scrutinize the cost line items, saying in public comment that some sale prices appeared high and that the city might save…
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