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After Heated Debate on Local and MWBE Access, Council Approves Shortlist of Professional Firms for Six Months
Summary
Council voted to approve a staff‑recommended shortlist of prequalified engineering, architecture and surveying firms for a temporary six‑month period after an extended public and council discussion about minority business outreach, local participation and the list’s multi‑year duration.
After an extended presentation and nearly an hour of public comment and council discussion, the DeSoto City Council approved a staff‑recommended shortlist of prequalified professional services firms for engineering, architecture, land surveying and related categories for a six‑month period while staff works to refine outreach and MWBE participation practices.
Director of Development Services Ahmed Alkasy reviewed an RFQ process that opened in March and produced 58 submittals across multiple service categories. Alkasy described a committee review…
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