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Gilroy council rejects $144,774 HVAC design contract for Old City Hall
Summary
The Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to decline awarding a $144,774 contract for HVAC and mechanical design at Old City Hall amid concerns about project cost and timing; staff said construction could later total about $800,000 and would return to council for approval if bids exceed available funds.
The Gilroy City Council voted 7–0 to reject awarding a $144,774 contract to Advanced Design Consultants Inc. for HVAC and mechanical design services at Old City Hall (Project No. 25 RFP ASD‑505).
The contract before the council covered project management, preliminary and 30/60/100 percent design packages, regulatory permit preparation, bid‑package development and construction support. Leanne McPhillips, the city’s administrative services director, told the council the firm was the scoring committee’s pick based on experience, qualifications and methodology. Staff recommended approval of the design contract; construction would be a separate phase and would be brought back to the council for authorization once actual construction bids were received.
McPhillips said the…
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