Carpet‑cleaning contract pulled after commissioners cite lower local bids and state priority rules

A proposed contract to do a full carpet cleaning for Coos Health & Wellness (price listed as $11,308.04 for the full service) was removed from consideration after commissioners raised competitive‑procurement and operational questions. S4 introduced the item; S2 moved to approve and authorize the chair to sign, but following discussion about a local two‑year quote from B & B Janitorial for $2,480 and whether an Oregon Forward contractor should be prioritized, the mover and seconder withdrew the motion.

Commissioners asked staff to document operational requirements — such as doing larger jobs on weekends or after hours so client services are not disrupted — and to double‑check OFC (Oregon Forward Contractor) prioritization rules before returning with a revised recommendation. S3 noted the lower local quote and asked for a hard‑floor vs. carpet surface estimate, saying, "We got a quote from B and B janitorial carpet only for 2,480." The board took no vote on the item and directed staff to revisit the procurement with the additional information.