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Board rejects fresh‑produce bid, cites 23% price increase; rebid ordered
Summary
Sevier County Board of Education voted 4–0 to reject the Fresh Produce procurement due to a 23% price increase and directed staff to rebid the item.
The Sevier County Board of Education voted unanimously on May 11 to reject the Fresh Produce bid and rebid the procurement after a reported 23% price increase. Board member Mark Strange moved to reject and rebid; John McClure seconded, and the motion carried 4–0.
The minutes state the rejection was prompted by the magnitude of the price increase; no vendor names or comparative bids are listed in the record. The board’s action was limited to rejecting the current bid package and directing a rebid process.
