Commission approves demolition and park contracts after debates over local preference in RFPs
The commission approved award of RFP 2026‑008 for demolition/abatement and RFP 2026‑022 for Coachmen Park improvements, while commissioners debated whether code/statute allows awarding contracts based on local preference; staff said locality was not included in the evaluation and that statute limits awarding solely on preference.
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The Fort Pierce City Commission voted March 2 to approve two contracts brought forward on the consent agenda while debating whether and how the city should prefer local firms in future bids.
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