Board raises concerns about cleaning contract performance, suggests RFP for next procurement
Summary
Board members reported widespread cleaning shortfalls in district schools, discussed using contract deductions and asked for a report at the retreat; one member urged future procurements use an RFP/RFQ that evaluates contractor pay and retention rather than lowest-bid selection.
Concerns about cleaning performance in Robertson County schools prompted discussion among board members at the Jan. 12 meeting.
Board members described recurring issues with the current cleaning contractor, with at least one commissioner emailing the board after visiting a school. Some members urged applying contract deduction provisions where appropriate; others suggested inviting the contractor to the February retreat for questions and answers. One board member proposed that future procurement use an RFP or RFQ process that evaluates companies holistically—looking at worker pay, retention, and demonstrated performance—rather than automatically awarding the lowest bid.
Dr. Weeks said staff would include the matter on the retreat agenda and gather reports from principals and the current vendor for a discussion at the scheduled study session.
Ending: The board requested a report for the retreat; no procurement decision or contract termination was made at the meeting.
