Bidders clash over automated‑enforcement contract; county defends selection after protests about local preference points

Jun 16, 2026

Bid protestors argued the top‑ranked firm won local‑preference points for a claimed Orange County location that did not exist and failed to disclose a terminated Montgomery County contract; procurement staff and Modaxo defended the award, and the board accepted the procurement committee’s recommendation unanimously.

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A contested procurement for Orange County’s intersection automated‑enforcement safety system drew protest during the June 16 public comment period and prompted a detailed explanation from procurement staff before the board approved the committee recommendation.

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