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City board tables $1.6M low bid for solid-waste truck wash, asks for full bid packages
Summary
The Forest Bridge City Board of Directors voted to table consideration of the low bid to construct a vehicle wash bay for solid waste after members asked for all competing bids, engineering estimates and clarifications about whether equipment was included.
The Forest Bridge City Board of Directors on Oct. 21 voted to table consideration of the low bid to build an automatic truck wash for the city’s solid-waste fleet, after members asked staff to provide all bid packages, the engineering estimate and a clear cost breakdown showing whether the washing equipment was included.
Board members said they support improved maintenance and safer working conditions for mechanics and drivers but wanted more information before committing roughly $1.6 million for the construction portion of the project.
At the meeting, Dwayne McDonald, a city solid-waste staff member, told the board the…
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