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Board schedules special meeting to receive bids, consider award for Clinch Volunteer Fire Department building
Summary
Staff told the board formal bids for the Clinch Volunteer Fire Department building were posted and must include at least three bids; bids were expected back May 12 and the board scheduled a special meeting May 13 at 5 p.m. to award the bid and approve a lease for the land.
Board staff told the Hawkins County Board of Education that, following a comptroller audit recommendation, the district must solicit at least three formal bids for the Clinch Volunteer Fire Department building and that bids had been posted.
A staff member said Mr. Shannenglass should have bid information back by May 12; after discussion the board scheduled a special meeting for May 13 at 5 p.m. to review the bids, award the contract and approve a lease agreement for the land. Board members discussed timing to accommodate members who commute or work during the day and noted the meeting could include a preceding closed session or a video briefing for relevant parties if needed.
The board emphasized the procurement requirement for multiple formal bids and planned the special meeting to ensure compliance with audit recommendations before awarding construction and lease approvals.
