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Commissioners split on awarding district courts project; motion to award Tri-State fails
Summary
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.
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.
Legal counsel reminded the court that executive session is not appropriate for awarding a contract that has already been publicly solicited and that members can individually review materials and meet the project manager without creating an unlawful deliberation chain. A motion to award to Tri‑State was made and seconded but did not carry; the court recorded that the motion failed and directed staff to provide scoring details and bring the matter back. "So it fails," the presiding officer said after the vote.
