Songbird Trail bids come in far above estimate; county asked to commit $466,488 local match
Public Works reported the low bid for the Songbird Trail construction came in at $2,196,929—about 44% higher than the engineer's estimate of $1,526,832—and recommended subtracting $93,000 of nonessential work and pursuing city cost‑share commitments; the board authorized staff to pursue agreements and bring bids back for award.
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Public Works reported that bids opened June 2 for construction of two Songbird Trail segments and associated railroad bridge work. The apparent low bidder submitted $2,196,929 while the engineer's estimate was $1,526,832—about 44% under the low bid—leading staff to conclude the bids were balanced but that the county's estimate was low.
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