Commissioners press procurement on RFP scoring after $442,625 professional-services recommendation

May 22, 2026

Commissioners questioned why two out-of-state firms ranked highest for a $442,625 professional-services contract; procurement said nine proposals were evaluated under a scoring matrix that weights quality over price and described local-evaluator credits for certified county businesses.

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The Wayne County Commission took up the economic development committee report and spent an extended segment discussing the committee’s recommendation to approve a two-year professional services agreement with Bureau Veridis for technical assessments in the amount of $442,625.

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