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Board approves short extension for construction controls contract amid procurement concerns
Summary
The school board approved a short extension for a construction management/controls contract (Atkins) after members pressed staff about timing, accountability, and the risk of 'gun‑to‑our‑head' procurements. Vote passed 5–3 on Feb. 10.
The Broward County School Board narrowly approved an extension of a construction‑controls contract on Feb. 10 after a prolonged debate about procurement timing, accountability and the risk of approving contracts close to expiration.
Board members raised concerns that the Atkins controls contract would expire before a replacement program manager contract (AECOM equivalent) could be procured. Several members urged tighter contract tracking and…
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