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Prattville council approves $783,359 North Highland Park contract after heated debate over wall and single-bid process
Summary
The Prattville City Council voted to amend the FY2026 budget and award a negotiated contract to David Bulger Inc. for North Highland Park improvements at a cost not to exceed $783,359.60 after extended public comment and council debate focused on a retaining wall, the single-bid procurement, and scope cuts to lower cost.
The Prattville City Council on Tuesday amended the fiscal 2026 budget and awarded bid 25-0098 to David Bulger Inc. for North Highland Park improvements at a negotiated price not to exceed $783,359.60.
The council action followed extended discussion among council members, city staff, and multiple members of the public about project scope and the park’s retaining wall. Pastor Patrick Lucas, who spoke during public comment, said he had raised concerns about the company’s selection and its past: “this man wasn't honest and they got Union camp for a lot of money that he worked with Dobbs,” Lucas told the council. Reverend Dr. L. White also urged caution and said court records showed a conviction stemming from fraudulent delivery tickets related to local business Union Camp.
Why it matters: North Highland Park is a long‑running neighborhood project for the College Heights area. Residents and some council members pressed for a larger scope, including full replacement of a bottom wall and a future…
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