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North Bend council approves park construction contracts and $225,000 advance for riverfront project
Summary
Council approved three construction-related contracts for the William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park and authorized a $225,000 advance to cover near-term contractor bills while state reimbursements are processed.
Council members on Monday approved three contracts for the William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park and authorized an advance of $225,000 to cover imminent invoices while state reimbursements are processed.
Project manager Skip told council contractors are in short supply and bids are higher than projected, and that the village has secured earthworks, surveying and geotechnical contracts needed to begin construction. "$232,500 is their bid," Skip said when describing the earthworks proposal from J and D Rack Excavating. He also described a plan to hold a surety check equal to 10% of the contract instead of purchasing a separate performance bond.
The council approved a time-and-materials surveying contract with Birding and a geotechnical…
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