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Evanston committee approves $78,000 sole-source holiday lighting contract with vendor that stores and maintains decorations
Summary
The City of Evanston’s Administration and Public Works Committee voted Oct. 27 to approve a sole-source contract with Illuminate for installation, storage and maintenance of holiday lights and décor in Evanston business districts.
The City of Evanston’s Administration and Public Works Committee voted Oct. 27 to approve a sole-source contract with Illuminate for installation, storage and maintenance of holiday lights and décor in Evanston business districts.
Council member Kelly moved to approve the contract and Council member Harris seconded. Council members approved the motion; the meeting record states the measure passed by a vote of 4-2-0.
The decision came after Kelly asked why staff recommended a sole-source contract. Paul Zalmizak, the city’s economic development manager, said the vendor ‘‘stores the lighting for us. They’ve…
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