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Rutland-area panel approves up to $300,000 for Fairhaven Village Green stormwater work
Summary
The commission approved a budget increase for the Fairhaven Village Green stormwater implementation project after hearing that bids exceeded the original engineer estimate and the town prefers a low‑impact crossing option; the contract winner is Davenport Excavation and construction is planned for July–August.
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission approved a budget adjustment of up to $300,000 to move forward with the Fairhaven Village Green stormwater implementation project after members were told contractor bids came in higher than the original engineer’s estimate.
Hillary (Staff member) said the project is scheduled for installation in July and August and that the commission needed authority now because it will not meet again before construction begins. She introduced Ryan Davenport of Davenport Excavation, the low bidder who provided a detailed line‑item proposal. "We put it out to bid. And the bids came back fairly similar, but higher than the cost proposal," Hillary said.
Ryan Davenport, owner of…
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