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Single bid for Jefferson Street paving comes in 24% over estimate; city uncertain on funding this year
Summary
Bids opened July 22 for the Jefferson Street paving project. Contractor Gerken was the lone bidder and submitted a price 24% above the engineer's estimate; city staff said the project likely will not be paid this year and will be reviewed further.
The City of Defiance opened bids for the Jefferson Street paving project on July 22 and received a single bid from Gerken that was 24% over the engineer's estimate.
Mayor Joe McCann told council that the lone bid puts the project in a difficult position: “One bidder, Gerken, was 24% over the engineer's budget or estimate,” he said, and that outcome makes it “very…
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