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Committee delays decision on Essen Log cabin bid as staff warns against distractions from Village Green
Summary
Planning staff recommended the higher, slightly costlier bidder (Charette Contracting) for the Essen Log cabin to avoid diverting resources from Village Green; the committee voted to postpone awarding the contract to the next meeting to allow further budget review and staff follow-up.
City planning staff recommended delaying an award for the Essen Log (SNL) cabin reconstruction and the Planning & Parks Committee voted April 21 to postpone a contract award until the next meeting so the city can review budget options and follow up with contractors.
The department told the committee that four bids were received; two were immediately problematic — one exceptionally low and one exceptionally high (about $500,000) — leaving two middle bids from Bombshell Construction and Charette Contracting. Staff said the two mid-range bids were close, with a difference reported at less than $5,000.
Director of Planning and Parks (name not…
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