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Board rejects courthouse flooring bids, asks staff to regroup amid asbestos and budget concerns

3317077 · May 6, 2025
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Supervisors voted to reject all bids for replacement of courthouse flooring after staff raised cost and asbestos-abatement concerns; the project may be re-scoped or temporarily addressed with alternative coverings while staff evaluates options and departmental impacts.

Sierra County supervisors voted to reject all current bids for the courthouse flooring replacement project after Public Works presented bid tabulations and highlighted a significant cost increase driven largely by the presence of asbestos tile under the existing floor.

Public Works Director Brian Davey said contractors’ quotes were substantially higher than budgeted; abatement would be…

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