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New Prague council authorizes bid advertisement for planned police facility; estimated construction about $9.8M
Summary
The New Prague City Council voted to advertise bids for a combined police facility after reviewing final construction documents and a $12.2 million total project estimate. Council members debated timing, cost and funding sources before approving the move to solicit bids.
The New Prague City Council on Monday authorized staff to advertise for construction bids for the proposed police facility and related site work, moving the project into the winter bidding period.
Council approval followed a presentation from Wolde Construction and project consultants, who said the construction bid estimate is about $9,800,000 and the total project budget (including contingency and furniture/equipment) is about $12,200,000.
The authorization matters because it advances the project from final design into procurement while leaving financing decisions for a later date. Bids returned during the winter period will inform whether the council can proceed to mobilize construction in spring.
Wolde Construction representatives told the council that construction documents are complete and the team is ready to issue bid…
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