Commissioners split on awarding district courts project; motion to award Tri-State fails

Mar 10, 2025

The court debated RFP 1265-25 for Potter County District Courts phase two. The advisory committee recommended Tri-State General Contracting but commissioners raised subcontractor and scoring concerns; a motion to award did not carry and the court opted to gather more information and return the item.

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County staff presented the RFP evaluation and the advisory committee's recommendation to award the District Courts phase two contract to Tri‑State General Contracting. Staff described scoring criteria and alternate bid options; the committee had voted 4–3 to recommend Tri‑State. Some commissioners voiced concerns about specific subcontractors and recommended additional due diligence and private, individual briefings with the project manager rather than immediate award.

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