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Bids for 7 Gables exterior rehab exceed allocation; staff to seek condition assessment and options
Summary
Two firms responded to an RFP for exterior rehabilitation of the historic 7 Gables House. Tradesman Group ranked highest but their construction price exceeded the Fort Pierce Redevelopment allocation; staff will explore a structural condition assessment, grant options and alternative uses before award.
City staff told the Fort Pierce City Commission on April 14 that bids returned for an exterior rehabilitation of the historic 7 Gables House were significantly higher than the $500,000 Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) allocation, and recommended pausing award to pursue further analysis, funding options and a clear plan for future use.
Marcia Kamon, special projects coordinator in Public Works, said the RFP (design‑build delivery) drew two respondents: Tradesman Group LLC and New World Builders, with Tradesman Group receiving the higher evaluation score. Tradesman Group submitted a detailed pricing package that, combined with design and preconstruction fees, yielded a proposed total of $948,654—about…
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