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City turns down 2 unsolicited bids for new jail contract in favor of competitive process


Published on 2025-05-20 22:45:17 - WJAX
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  • The process to decide who will build the new Duval County Jail is moving forward, but the city isn't going to rush when deciding who to go with.

The city of Chicago rejected two unsolicited bids to purchase its half-built $90 million police and firefighter training facility, as reported on March 14, 2023. The bids, one from a private developer and another from a non-profit organization, were turned down because the city is committed to completing the project with public funds, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the process. The decision comes amidst ongoing debates about the facility's cost and necessity, with some community groups and activists arguing that the funds could be better spent on other public services.

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