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Participants favor local vendor options for repairs; TMS in Rapid City mentioned
Summary
Speakers discussed vendor choices for repair and maintenance, noting TMS in Rapid City as a local option while other firms are based in Minnesota and North Dakota; keeping work local was presented as a benefit.
Resident 5 recommended using TMS in Rapid City to keep work local and noted that other companies under consideration are based in Minnesota and North Dakota. "If you approve that, it stays right here in Rapid City," Resident 5 said, arguing the vendor specializes in the necessary work.
Staff and committee members agreed local sourcing is preferable when feasible. No contract was approved during the meeting; participants said they would evaluate vendor availability and specialization before moving forward.
