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Public Works board recommends accepting lowest sidewalk project bid; will forward to council
Summary
At its May 1 meeting the Hudson Public Works Board reviewed five bids for a sidewalk/streetscape project, heard staff recommend the lowest responsive bid plus a 10% contingency, and voted to recommend the $241,500 package to the council for approval.
The Hudson Public Works Board voted May 1 to recommend that the Common Council consider the lowest responsive bid for a sidewalks and streetscape project and to move forward with a contract that includes a contingency.
Drew, a consultant with Proffitt Associates, told the board the city received five bids and that the lowest base bid was $99,150 while the lowest total (base plus alternates) came in at $241,550 from Frank Foster and Sons. Drew said market uncertainty and potential on‑site surprises made a contingency advisable: “If financially available, I would recommend that a full contract amount as well…
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