Such programs are common in private companies, he and Cotten said. Sharon Phillips, the county's purchasing director, said the program has been around for at least 25 years. The bid she's advertising now will be paid with money from next year's budget. The county wants to buy 370 items at various prices to start, according to the proposal. Each will be individually inspected by Guilford County and any not meeting our quality requirements will be rejected.
Some commissioners say the whole idea ought to be rejected.
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