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Council tables awarding of demolition contract for 49 Herschel St. until hazardous‑materials survey is complete
Summary
The council delayed awarding a low bid to Thibodeaux Trucking after members voiced concerns that the low bid lacked detail and because an asbestos survey must be completed before demolition; the council voted 5–1 to table.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou City Council voted to table awarding a demolition contract for 49 Herschel Street until a hazardous‑materials inspection is completed and bidders submit more detailed scopes of work.
Councilors reviewed three bids for the long‑vacant, blighted building at 49 Herschel Street: Thibodeaux Trucking and Excavation of Washburn at $34,950, Soderberg Construction of Caribou at $88,500, and Magillan Inc. of Fort Fairfield at $71,100. City staff said the first round of bidding produced no offers and the second round produced the three bids included in the packet.
Several councilors voiced concern about…
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