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Commission names preferred contractor for elections building; directs negotiations to reduce scope and remove basement
Summary
Facing higher‑than‑expected bids for a new elections building, the Dade County Commission identified a Chattanooga firm, Robert Roberts LLC, as the preferred contractor and directed staff to negotiate a reduced, single‑level design to lower cost.
After receiving six qualified bids that substantially exceeded the county's initial budget, the Dade County Commission identified Robert Roberts (Chattanooga) as the preferred contractor for a proposed elections building and authorized staff to negotiate reduced scope alternatives, including a one‑story design without a basement.
Why it matters: Bids for the originally planned two‑level, 12,400‑square‑foot facility ran into the $2.9–$3.3 million range. Commissioners said the cost was too high and directed staff to pursue a…
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