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Committee recommends rebid winner for Essen log cabin reassembly after bids fall to $280,000
Summary
Planning and Parks Committee voted to forward a recommendation to City Council to award the rebid for the Essen (Esselbla) log cabin reassembly to Charette Creek Excavating after a rebid produced a low base bid of $280,000 and add-alternates intended to reduce cost.
The Planning and Parks Committee on July 21 recommended that City Council approve contracting with Charette Creek Excavating for the rebid of the Essen log cabin reassembly, after a rebid produced a low base bid of about $280,000. Director Rudich presented results from the rebidding process and said the low bid represented a significant drop from earlier responses.
Why it matters: the log cabin reassembly has been discussed for more than a decade and committee members said the decision touches capital priorities across Village Green projects and other city spending.
Director Rudich, the department director, told the committee that the January bidding cycle…
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