Berkeley has awarded an $882,000 contract to Azul Works Inc., a firm entangled in a bribery scandal linked to San Francisco's former public works chief.
Parks Director Scott Ferris explained that Azul Works submitted the lowest bid among five proposals, which obligated the city to accept their offer despite past controversies.
City Manager Paul Buddenhagen reiterated confidence in the monitoring processes that will be instated to ensure that Azul Works completes the contract effectively.
Azul Works representatives defended their company’s ethical standards in public comments, highlighting their commitment to integrity despite the past association with bribery.
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