No Bid Contracts at the Great Pork
And still, Larry “Boss Hogg” Agran claims a thourough audit is unnessecary.
From the OC Grand Jury Report:
No-Bid Contracts
Awarding of no-bid contracts by the City has raised the concerns of the Grand Jury. Of many no-bid contracts, the Grand Jury presents these examples.
Law Firm:
On May 27, 2005, another no-bid contract for legal services was awarded by the GPC, replacing previous counsel at a significantly higher hourly rate.
Recycling:
The most recent no-bid contract was approved April 25, 2006 on a three to two vote, to create a lease agreement to operate a green waste recycling facility on 60 acres of Great Park land.
Public Relations:
On April 28, 2004, a public relations firm received a no-bid contract for public relation services from the City of Irvine, which included a $600,000 retainer and $802,500 in reimbursements for a total of $1.4 million. This contract was renewed in April 2005. Currently the firm holds a contract for approximately $600,000 from the City of Irvine and $600,000 from the GPC.
