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Gardiner readies Dearborn Park bid package; project funded by CDBG plus regional grants and city funds
Summary
The Gardiner Economic Development director said a final bid package for Dearborn Park will be published and the city expects an early‑season start. Funding combines a $100,000 CDBG grant, leftover Northern Borders Regional Commission money and TIF/other local dollars.
The Gardiner Economic Development Department will publish a final bid package for Dearborn Park construction and hold a pre‑bid meeting for interested contractors, Economic Development Director Melissa Lindley told the City Council on March 19.
Lindley said the bid window will close April 14 and the council will review submissions the following week, with a target to start early in the construction season and finish by the contract completion date in mid‑August. Public Works will handle demolition work; the bid package requires electricians and an arborist to remove larger trees.
Funding and procurement: Lindley said the project is supported by a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and remaining funds from a Northern Borders Regional Commission award of about $38,000; the project estimate used for planning was roughly $175,000, and the final cost will depend on bid results. Lindley said the state CDBG office has reviewed the materials and raised no concerns to date.
Why it matters: The park project is intended to repair and improve a visible downtown public space; combining federal grant funds and leftover regional money aims to reduce the city’s reliance on TIF or other municipal funding.
What was not decided: No contract was awarded at the March 19 meeting. Lindley said she will confirm formal grant disbursement status with the state office and report back if any paperwork or funding windows change.
Ending: Lindley asked the council to expect bid results the week of April 21; councilors asked staff to confirm CDBG disbursement timing before awarding a contract.
