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Commissioners approve Paris Mill Phase 8 historic-rehabilitation bid awards
Summary
Park County approved contract awards for Paris Mill Phase 8 accessibility and interior rehabilitation, selecting A and M Renovations for construction and Formworks Design Group for engineering and design amid limited competition typical for historic preservation work.
The Park County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved bid awards for the Paris Mill Phase 8 Accessibility and Interior Rehabilitation project on Feb. 18, selecting A and M Renovations for construction and Formworks Design Group for engineering and design.
Staff and a presenter from the South Park Heritage Area, identified in the morning session, outlined that bids had been received from A and M Renovations and Formworks Design Group and that the project relates to historic preservation at the Paris Mill. Commissioners discussed the limited number of bidders for this specialized work; a commissioner noted concern about competition and asked whether the county could broaden solicitation in the future.
A county staff member and the presenter said historic preservation work often attracts a narrow set of qualified contractors because the work must follow historic rehabilitation standards. They said previous projects had multiple bidders, but that for Paris Mill Phase 8 the niche skill set and past working relationships with these vendors likely reduced the number of applicants. The board voted to approve the recommended awards, 3-0.
No amendments or conditions to the awards were recorded in the transcript; commissioners discussed possible future procurement outreach to increase competition for similar specialized projects.
