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Council approves phase 2 Crosstown Connector request for bids with minor procurement edits
Summary
Council approved RFB 25‑17‑CM to solicit bids for phase 2 of the Crosstown Connector, with two drafting changes: updating construction time windows to match code and adding language to protect storm‑water drainage components during construction. Vote was unanimous.
At the Nov. 3 meeting the City of Destin council approved sending Request for Bids RFB 25‑17‑CM for phase 2 of the Crosstown Connector to procurement, subject to two staff edits: (1) align the contract time windows in procurement documents with locally required construction hours, and (2) add language requiring the contractor to protect underground drainage components during construction.
The city manager told council the time adjustments were identified during a briefing and would be corrected in the procurement documents before advertisement. The manager also said staff would insert language ensuring protection of the drainage tubing and components installed as part of the project.
Council member made the motion to approve the RFB with those changes; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said the RFB would be released the following day.
Why it matters: the RFB advances a major transportation project and the procurement edits aim to protect completed drainage work and to ensure the construction schedule complies with the city code.
Next steps: staff will publish RFB 25‑17‑CM with the stated edits and accept contractor bids per the procurement schedule.
