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Design award for Newton Park delayed after bid package error; town says funding and HUD approvals remain in process
Summary
A design contract for Newton Park was awarded then challenged after an addendum error in the bid package; staff said the town expects about a 30‑day delay and confirmed funds are allocated, but Lee County and HUD review steps remain before construction can begin.
A design contract for improvements at Newton Park (RGP project) must be rebid after a procedural error in the original bid packet, town staff told the Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board on Aug. 28.
Staff said the solicitation unintentionally included a pricing sheet that bidders were not supposed to complete. Because of that addendum error, the town received a challenge to the award and will reissue the design solicitation; staff estimated the reprocurement will delay design by approximately 30 days.
Officials said the Newton Park project retains funding and will use conceptual drawings developed…
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