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The Boston Globe
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Springfield requires new courthouse and fair bidding
Plans to replace the aged Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse in Springfield are progressing amid concerns over a potential conflict of interest in the procurement process. The contract was awarded to Liberty Junction, whose principals include a former Boston mayoral candidate and the husband of a Democratic Congresswoman, raising questions about the fairness of the bidding, especially due to one principal's role at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority during the evaluation. Springfield officials and bidders have raised concerns that the selection was driven by political connections and cost considerations, with some arguing the chosen project is not the best option for the community. The state has released procurement records, and authorities are investigating whether conflicts influenced the decision, with calls to potentially reopen the bid process if evidence of bias emerges.
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