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Charlotte County rejects single‑bid for Manasota Key renourishment project amid cost and funding uncertainty

5534380 · February 11, 2025
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Summary

Facing a single high bid roughly double prior project costs and no confirmed funding plan, the Board rejected the apparent low bidder for the Manasota Key and South Beachville hurricane recovery renourishment project and directed staff to pursue alternative options.

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 rejected the county’s sole responsive bid for the Manasota Key and South Beachville hurricane recovery renourishment project after staff and commissioners cited sharply higher-than-expected costs and unresolved funding sources.

Public Works Director John Elias told the board that the apparent low bidder’s price was far above prior projects…

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