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Council approves canal‑maintenance contract, rejects road‑bond paving award after members call for pause and more analysis
Summary
Council unanimously approved an award for canal maintenance but split on a $9.3 million road bond paving contract for Unit 44 (motion failed 2‑3); council also approved an increase to an outside‑consulting task order for engineering services.
The Palm Bay City Council on the consent and procurement agenda approved a canal‑maintenance contract and an increase to an outside consulting task order, but declined to award a $9.3 million road‑bond paving contract for Unit 44 after members urged a pause to reassess procurement strategy and condition assessments.
Public Works staff said only one bid was received for canal maintenance — a contract type that requires specialized aquatic excavators — and recommended award to the sole responsive bidder. Council approved the canal maintenance…
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