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Dade City commission awards amphitheater design-build bid to Beauregard, 5-0
Summary
The Dade City Commission voted unanimously to award the design-build contract for a new amphitheater pad and stage to Beauregard after a multi-commissioner discussion on stage height, roof type, audiovisual equipment and contract protections such as liquidated damages and phased work.
The Dade City Commission voted 5-0 to award the design-build bid for the city amphitheater to Beauregard, with staff directed to return with contract details and phasing options.
City staff presented two proposals in response to the city's request for proposals. City Manager Van Ervin told the commission that the project is budgeted for $175,000 in the 2024–25 capital budget and that proposals included optional elements that could be removed or phased if the commission chose to do so.
Why it matters: Commissioners focused on practical details that will affect cost, durability and usability — how high the stage should be, whether a metal roof would create unwanted acoustic effects, what audiovisual (AV) equipment would be included, and how to protect or secure…
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