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Council rejects Pullen Park bid after parks staff warns of contractor inexperience and summer disruption

2844478 · April 2, 2025
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Summary

Parks staff told council the lowest bidder lacked experience for lake‑draining and retaining‑wall work and that starting in June would disrupt summer revenue and Holiday Express; council voted to reject the bid and reissue with a January start.

City Parks staff told council that the contractor recommended in the Pullen Park solicitation lacked the experience and capacity to complete a major lake‑draining and retaining‑wall project without severe operational disruption to the park’s summer season and special events. Council voted to reject the bid and reissue the procurement with a January start date so the park…

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