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Council tables opioid‑abatement bid after local‑vendor concerns raised
Summary
Councilor Green asked to pull item M (bid 26.148) awarding opioid‑abatement work from the consent agenda over partner concerns about selecting a national versus local firm; staff said a formal bid process was used and evaluators recommended the selection; the council voted to table the item until June 1 to allow staff to provide additional information.
Councilor Green asked that item M—award and authorization to award bid number 26.148 using opioid abatement settlement funds—be removed from the consent agenda at the Broken Arrow City Council meeting on May 19, citing phone calls and partner concerns about selecting a national company rather than a local partner.
City staff said the solicitation was sent to seven vendors and three proposals were received; police and fire evaluators reviewed submissions and made recommendations. Councilor Green said partner agencies questioned whether a national firm would remain engaged long term versus a local company that already partners with Creoks and other local providers. Mayor/City Manager Spurgeon and staff recommended tabling the item so the council could get more detail on why that company was recommended and whether the council could lawfully select a different bidder.
Council moved to table the item until the June 1 meeting to allow staff to gather partner feedback and procurement details. Staff committed to provide more information on the evaluation process, bidder relationships with local partners and legal constraints around award selection.
What’s next: Item M was tabled for June 1 so council can review the selection rationale and partner concerns; staff will return with additional procurement information.
