Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler is turning up the heat on the School District of Pittsburgh, arguing that weak bidding rules and the lack of a dedicated procurement office are costing students real money. Her office has released a case study that follows a single copier contract all the way back to 2016 and concludes the district repeatedly skipped competitive bidding. School board leaders say they are weighing policy changes, while stressing that the rock-bottom price does not always work when the district needs highly specialized services.
Case study: copier deal left money on the table
The controller’s case study lays out a timeline showing a five-year 2016 contract with The Wilson Group that totaled $6,179,940 and was later renewed in…..