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Richland 01 board approves $250,000‑plus landscaping contract; auditor asked to check vendor history
Summary
The Richland 01 board voted 6–2 to award a multi‑year landscaping contract to Absolute Landscapes and Edisto Landscape Construction after questions from commissioners about prior name changes and vendor history; the board asked the auditor to investigate and report back.
The Richland 01 Board of School Commissioners on April 21 approved a multi‑year districtwide landscaping contract worth an estimated more than $250,000 a year, despite concerns from commissioners about vendor name changes and prior service history.
Miss Hajes, presenting the solicitation results, told the board that three firms responded and two were found responsive and responsible: Absolute Landscapes and Edisto Landscape Construction. The contract’s initial term runs May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with optional renewals through April 30, 2031.
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