Contractor asks Terrebonne board to delay re‑bidding; SafeWorks seeks one‑year renewal
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Summary
A contractor currently holding a district contract, SafeWorks, requested the board delay re‑advertising and allow a one‑year renewal at the same prices; the committee pulled the related agenda items and staff said it would return in May with the renewal request.
During committee reports, the buildings, food service and transportation committee pulled two agenda items so staff could pursue a contract renewal with the current vendor, SafeWorks.
Miss Duga told the committee she had "spoke[n] with the contractor, SafeWorks, who currently has our contract, and they're interested in renewing their contract for an additional year at the same, the same prices." She asked to remove the items from the agenda and said she would bring a renewal before the board in May instead of re‑advertising bids.
Why it matters: Pulling the items defers competitive solicitation for the services covered by those agenda entries and extends the current contractor’s term if the board later approves a renewal. That affects vendors, procurement timelines and potentially short‑term costs.
What happens next: The committee chair agreed to the request; staff will return to the board in May with the proposed renewal. The transcript does not record a formal vote on the postponement; the items were removed from the committee’s current agenda.
Quote: "They're interested in renewing their contract for an additional year at the same, the same prices," Miss Duga said.
The committee moved on to other procurement items after the discussion.