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County commission denies $147,078 boardroom renovation contract after public objections

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners · February 26, 2026
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After public commenters raised concerns about optics amid budget uncertainty, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–2 Feb. 26 to deny a $147,078 contract award for boardroom renovations that had been included in the county budget.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted Feb. 26 to deny a bid award of $147,078 to Parks and Long for boardroom renovations, following several public commenters who said the project’s timing was poor amid budget uncertainties and a pending sales-tax proposal.

The project scope presented by staff included acoustic ceiling tiles, lighting work and new carpet in the boardroom. The…

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