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Public commenter reads report alleging no minority subcontractors on $3.1M fire-station bid
Summary
A public commenter read an article alleging the low bidder on a new fire station project told the city it will not use minority or women‑owned subcontractors; the speaker cited the city's minority outreach and aspirational MBE goals.
Mr. Boone (introduced by the mayor) read a news article that said a North Carolina company awarded a $3,100,000 contract to build a new fire station and alternate emergency operations center plans not to use minority contractors for the work. "The company awarded a $3,100,000 contract to build a new fire station in Hampton says it plans to use no minority contractors for the work," Boone read.
He cited the city's minority-business-office outreach, which the article said sought at least 4.34% of minority spending and 3.82% for women-owned businesses on that project. Boone asked the remarks be included in the minutes in full. The article and the speaker noted the minority-business officer will review the process and meet the contractor to encourage subcontracting opportunities; the council did not take immediate action during the public-comment period.
These are claims presented to the council via a public commenter reading a news account; they were not verified at the meeting. If the council or city staff decide to follow up, the minority-business office and procurement staff would be the appropriate offices to confirm outreach efforts and contractor plans.
