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Boat-launch replacement shifts to design-build after single, over-budget bid
Summary
The Shelby Street boat-launch replacement received a single bid that exceeded engineering estimates and the available budget; staff said they will pursue a design-build contract and aim to award a contract this summer.
City staff told the commission that the Shelby Street boat-launch replacement received one bid that far exceeded the engineer’s estimate and the project budget, so staff will switch to a design-build procurement approach.
The staff member said the design-build route had been considered previously during permitting and gives the city more flexibility to shape the project and control costs. The goal is to have a contract in place this summer, with staff citing June or July as targets.
The single respondent also offered construction techniques that could reduce cost without eliminating project elements, the staff member said. No formal vote was taken; staff will continue procurement work under the design-build approach and return with any contract for approval when ready.
