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Architect urges narrowing courthouse restoration bids to meet grant application deadline
Summary
An architect recommended selecting two of five courthouse restoration bidders so the county can provide firm numbers in a funding application; commissioners discussed asbestos testing and scheduling constraints and agreed to place contractor selection on a future agenda to meet a Dec. 1 deadline.
The county’s project architect advised commissioners to narrow five restoration quotes for the courthouse to the two lowest bidders so the county could supply hard numbers required by an additional funding application. The architect specifically recommended Stoddard and R.J. Cadiz (two of the lower bids) as firms to contact for confirmation of pricing and schedule.
Commissioners discussed whether existing bids included contingencies for asbestos inspection and whether bids might rise due to material‑cost increases before work could begin. Staff said some bidders could not meet the earliest timelines; commissioners noted they would likely need to identify temporary space and consider logistics before a February start date, if the grant is approved.
The application deadline for additional funding was identified as Dec. 1. Commissioners agreed to put contractor selection and related documentation on the next meeting agenda to ensure the application can be completed with firm figures.
