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Penobscot County awards Franklin Street renovation contract to Benchmark for $470,234; funds drawn from ARPA, jail renovation and buildings accounts
Summary
The commission voted to award the Franklin Street renovation contract to Benchmark Production (Westbrook) for $470,234. Commissioners discussed funding gaps and agreed to cover the balance with ARPA jail renovation funds and the county buildings account; the vote was unanimous.
Penobscot County commissioners voted Oct. 1 to award the Franklin Street renovation contract to Benchmark Production of Westbrook for $470,234, with funding to come from designated ARPA allocations, jail renovation ARPA funds and the county buildings account.
The county facilities director presented the two lowest bids and recommended Benchmark after checking references and receiving positive feedback from prior project contacts, including work on Bangor City Hall.
Commissioners discussed funding. The facilities director and…
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