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Insider is an anonymous, opinion-based examination of the hidden details of Augusta politics and personalities.
More Procurement Issues? The Insider has learned that Studio 3 Design Group’s bid for the Municipal Building project was thrown out due to non compliance. Apparently, the notary signed the form, but did not use her stamp on it. True mistake. But why throw out Studio 3’s bid because of that? According to sources, of the last 12 or 15 awarded projects, over half were awarded to contractors or vendors that did not have a stamped notary. Printed copies of these awards were apparently hand delivered to Grady Smith. If it clearly states that it must be signed and stamped by a notary in order to be in compliance, why are some awarded and some thrown out? The only person who can make that decision is Geri Sams, who’s drowning under all those i’s that weren’t dotted and the t’s that weren’t crossed.
But Where Do I Go to Get My Reputation Back?
When you’re Jordan Zeh, nowhere. He’s pretty much taken care of that over the years himself. But, nevertheless, it is newsworthy that all charges were dropped against him this week relating to an arrest in North Augusta last February for allegedly trying to fill a counterfeit prescription. Apparently, he is now a free man to stick it to the man. METRO SPIRIT 6.16.11 7