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Hoke County board approves high‑school restroom renovation after bidding dispute; county approval sought for extra HVAC funds
Summary
The Hoke County Board of Education approved a renovation of high‑school restrooms after administration said only one contractor submitted a formal bid. Board members pressed for three bids and county approval is required for a $16,000 HVAC reallocation before a final contract amendment.
The Hoke County Board of Education voted to approve a renovation project for the high‑school restrooms on Feb. 10 after administration reported that only one contractor formally responded to the district's requests for proposals.
Administration said it posted the RFP twice and Thomas Plumbing was the sole formal bidder. Dr. Hunt, who oversaw the procurement explanation, said, “Thomas Plumbing was the only company that submitted a formal bid.” The administration advised the board that an earlier estimate of about $149,000 did not include new mini‑split HVAC units for the restrooms; adding the HVAC units increases the…
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