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Parent raises conflict-of-interest concerns after HVAC contracts awarded above low bids

Willis Independent School District Board of Trustees · January 1, 2025
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Summary

A parent and commercial HVAC contractor said a private job walk and an acknowledged prior relationship between a district staffer and a vendor may have given that vendor an unfair advantage in recent Willis ISD mechanical bids. He asked the board to investigate whether the process violated public‑bid rules.

A parent and commercial HVAC contractor told the Willis ISD school board during public comment on Dec. 11 that he believes a private job walk and a possible conflict of interest resulted in a vendor receiving contracts well above the low bids.

"Lexus Mechanical was awarded the contract at a $501,000 premium over a low bid," Matt Solomon told the board, saying he was present for the Turner…

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