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Council awards $5.43 million library renovation contract to 8 Pine
Summary
After detailed budget and fundraising discussion, the council approved a $5,430,959.35 contract with 8 Pine for a multi‑phase library renovation, including alternates covering the first floor and roof flashing; the project retains a contingency and several funding sources including an FFP grant and private pledges.
The Special Common Council voted to award a $5,430,959.35 construction contract to 8 Pine for the library renovation project, approving the base bid plus Alternate 2 (first floor work) and Alternate 4 (additional roof flashing) after a presentation on bids, alternates, contingencies and fundraising gaps. City project manager Evan Hertz walked the council through the bid process and said the city received a single bid from 8 Pine following a delayed bid opening on April 28 meant to increase contractor interest. Hertz said the city and the contractor held a prequalification meeting and that Devin, the city’s engineer from Keller, reported he felt comfortable with 8 Pine’s experience after that meeting. Hertz summarized the alternates: the base bid covered the second floor and major HVAC/electrical work; Alternate 1 was a central stairwell option (not included);…
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