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Historic preservation commission endorses contractor for Essen Log Cabin reassembly
Summary
The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission unanimously endorsed a contractor recommendation to reassemble the Essen Log Cabin after a rebid that produced a lower cost than the original solicitation. Commissioners discussed material alternates, scheduling conflicts with other park work and requested more information on synthetic roofing.
The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday endorsed a contractor recommendation for reassembly of the Essen Log Cabin, voting unanimously to forward the department’s choice to city council.
The Department of Planning presented a memorandum describing a second bidding process after an earlier procurement was voided when negotiations with a contractor rendered the original bids unusable. The department said the first bid cycle produced a wide spread — low bids near $140,000 and highs approaching $500,000 — and that the rebid attracted three bidders.
The low responsive bidder in the second round submitted a base price just over $300,000 that, after deducts tied to add-alternates, the department said brought the contract to about $280,000. Department staff told the commission the…
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