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Carbondale council approves consent agenda and budget items amid criticism from local bidders
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, including a $53,500 demolition contract and purchase of three police vehicles, while several local contractors criticized bid wording, DBE requirements and a perceived preference for out-of-area firms.
The Carbondale City Council approved the consent agenda including contracts and warrants, but several local contractors and residents used the public-comment period to question the bid process and local-preference policies.
Staff presented the consent agenda and noted multiple items: approval of meeting minutes, warrants and several contracts. Item 7.5 was a recommendation to award a $53,500 contract to McVicker Excavating for demolition of six abandoned residential structures. Multiple local contractors and business owners criticized the procurement process and said…
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