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Finance committee sends drive‑test scanner purchase back to Committee of the Whole after vendor questions
Summary
The committee voted to forward to Committee of the Whole a $170,000 purchase agreement for a drive‑test scanner after aldermen raised concerns about vendor vetting; purchasing staff and police command said the vendor was the lowest responsible bidder after a formal RFQ.
The Finance Committee on Nov. 13 voted to send to the Committee of the Whole a resolution authorizing the director of purchasing to sign a purchase agreement with 58 Group (listed in the record as "5 8 group") for a drive‑test scanner not to exceed $170,000. Commander Bill Riley explained the procurement steps taken by the police department and said the vendor provided a sole‑source letter…
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