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Minot council reopens pound services debate, votes to reconsider and approve new RFP
Summary
After heated debate over whether to accept a prior one-bid proposal or seek fresh bids, the Minot City Council voted 6-1 to reconsider and then approve action on the city's pound services RFP, directing staff to engage with local providers and continue procurement steps.
The Minot City Council on Feb. 17 narrowly moved to revisit and then approve action on the city's pound services request for proposals (RFP), after a prolonged debate about procurement rules and whether to accept a prior proposal from a local animal shelter.
Council members argued over whether the council should return to the earlier proposal submitted by the Souris Valley Animal Shelter (previously considered in January) or proceed with a revised RFP intended to attract multiple bidders. Alderman Hayes, who voted originally with the majority, said he had recently spoken with the shelter and wanted the council…
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