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Council defends selecting higher-priced audiovisual bid for Westfield Center upgrade
Summary
Council members approved a comprehensive audiovisual system for the Westfield Activity Center after staff argued that the higher-priced vendor offered better long-term functionality and local experience; council questioned choosing the highest bid but approved the recommendation unanimously.
The Trenton City Council on Jan. 5 authorized hiring an audiovisual firm to design and install integrated monitors, video and audio controls at the Westfield Activity Center after staff recommended a more comprehensive, higher-cost proposal.
Parks and recreation director Beaker told the council that staff solicited three proposals—cited in the meeting at roughly $40,000 to $74,000—and that Telesystems, though the highest bidder, offered an integrated system…
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