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Council accepts Bennett's bid for repaving, raises questions about low Echols bid
Summary
The council awarded a paving contract to Bennett for about $207,004 after reviewing three bids; members raised concerns about inconsistencies in the lowest bid from Echols Paving.
Spring City Council voted to accept a paving bid from Bennett for roughly $207,003.80 to repave a challenging section of Fifth North (and Fourth North), after reviewing three bids.
City staff reported three bids: Echols Paving at $195,001.90 (lowest, received the day of the meeting), Bennett at $207,003.80, and Hales at $218,006.40. Staff and council members raised concerns about Echols' bid: Echols submitted a bid quantity that did not match the specified width (reported as a 20-foot bid when the project specifications and the other bidders used 22 feet), and Echols proposed different manhole work and line items not previously performed by the city.
City staff told the council that Bennett's bid appeared to align correctly with the project quantities and line items. Councilmembers said they preferred a contractor with a proven local record and recommended giving Echols feedback to improve future bids rather than selecting an untested low bidder with inconsistencies.
Councilmember Ken (last name variously recorded in the transcript) moved to accept Bennett's bid; the motion was seconded by Courtney Sim and passed unanimously. Staff will proceed with notifying the successful bidder and coordinating scheduling and specifications for construction.
