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Rockingham County commissioners table decision after extended debate over janitorial bids for new municipal complex
Summary
Commissioners deferred awarding janitorial/homekeeping services after hours of discussion about widely varying bids, an hourly-rate proposal, incomplete vendor disclosures and safety-data concerns; board asked staff to narrow finalists, request SDS/material details, and schedule vendor interviews.
Commissioners in Rockingham County tabled a decision on janitorial and homekeeping services for the county's new municipal complex after an extended discussion about bid quality, scope clarity and public‑safety information.
Staff reported that six bidders responded to the solicitation and that prices varied by more than $100,000. A county procurement analyst told the board one vendor submitted only hourly rates and minimal pricing detail, making it difficult to compare…
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