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Council questions bid criteria after catering contract award; staff says contract is non‑exclusive
Grand Prairie City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary
A council member questioned a best-value award of a catering contract favoring experience over low bidders and asked staff to explore ways to help new vendors gain experience; staff said the contract is non‑exclusive and renters may bring their own caterers.
Council members raised concerns about a consent-agenda item awarding a catering contract to Creative Cuisine after a best-value review that weighed vendor experience alongside price.
Council member Shotwell…
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