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Commission OKs up to $398,002 for Grandview Parkway irrigation on north/south sides and roundabout; median excluded
Summary
After debate over water use, cost and MDOT landscaping plans, the commission voted to waive bidding and authorize a contract up to $398,002 with Team Elmer's to install irrigation on the north and south parkway edges and the roundabout only; staff will effect change orders to exclude median irrigation.
The Traverse City City Commission voted on March 3 to waive competitive bidding and authorize a contract with Team Elmer's, not to exceed $398,002 (including a 10% contingency), to install irrigation lines for the 2025 Grandview Parkway Phase 2 project limited to the parkway’s north and south sides and the new roundabout. The approved motion explicitly excluded irrigation of the center median and directed staff to execute any change orders needed to remove median irrigation from the scope.
The item generated extended debate.…
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