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City to rebid West 220th sewer work after a single bid came in 20% over estimate; pump station parts delayed
Summary
Service Director Brian Hitch told council the West 220th construction project received one bid that was 20% over the engineer's estimate; the city will rebid and may bundle projects. A pump station repair is delayed by parts shortages. Mayor reported continued progress at the Gemini project and planned street work to go to bid.
Fairview Park's service director told the City Council on May 5 that the West 220th construction project received a single bid that exceeded the engineer's estimate by about 20 percent, prompting plans to rebid or bundle the work with other projects.
"We received 1 bid and it was 20% over the estimated engineer's cost," Service Director Brian Hitch said, and council discussed compacting multiple street and sewer projects into a larger package to attract more bidders. Hitch said he would contact contractors directly and consider bundling the work with adjacent projects to make the bid package more attractive.
Hitch also reported supply-chain delays on parts for a pump station he referred to as the "220 pump station," and said contractors are having trouble receiving necessary parts but are willing to begin as soon as parts arrive. He said the city will keep contractors informed and rebid when feasible.
Mayor Bridal Schneider updated the council on the Gemini project, saying crews have opened two window portals, placed gravel on practice fields and removed portions of the covered walkway and older outdoor slide supports; further demolition and concrete removal should follow. The mayor said the city intends to bundle several sewer and street projects for upcoming bids and that three streets are scheduled to start this year.
Hitch described ongoing cemetery work, including fence repairs, tree removals near tombstones and paving work at the Red Deer community cemetery.
Council members asked about the expected delay and whether rebidding would secure more competitive offers. Hitch said he would pursue outreach to contractors and consider bundling work with other jobs; he committed to updating council in future meetings on progress and scheduling.
