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Virgin officials review three contractor estimates, plan follow-ups and separate roof work
Summary
Local building authority members reviewed three estimates to convert a former church into a town hall, identified large line-item differences (notably windows/doors and roof work), asked contractors for clarifications, and agreed to pursue the roof as a separate capital project while lining up a project manager to oversee the renovation.
Members of the Town of Virgin’s Local Building Authority reviewed three contractor estimates on Feb. 5, 2025, for renovating a former church into the town hall and agreed to seek more detail from bidders, narrow the field for final interviews and treat the roof separately as a capital project.
The discussion focused on substantial differences among the estimates. Two firms’ totals were “relatively close,” while a third estimate from Greg Savage was materially lower than the others, raising questions about omitted line items and contingencies. Authority members flagged differences in the roof approach and in the windows-and-doors line item as examples that require clarification before a contract is awarded.
Why it matters: The town holds a loan and funds earmarked for the renovation; large unexplained gaps between estimates could affect how much additional local money is needed and how quickly work can start. The authority said it wants clearer, comparable estimates before awarding a general-construction contract.
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