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Hoover council rejects single bid for Riverchase Pumping Station rehab; authorizes mayor to negotiate
Summary
Council debated a single bid from Rev Construction for $1,295,000 on the Riverchase Pumping Station No. 1 rehabilitation project, noted the engineer's estimate of $2.2 million, then voted to reject the bid and authorize the mayor to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder not to exceed the bid amount without returning to council.
The Hoover City Council considered bids for the Riverchase Pumping Station No. 1 rehabilitation project and confronted the fact that only one contractor submitted a bid.
Staff introduced Resolution 8660‑25 awarding the project to Rev Construction for $1,295,000. Public Works staff said the project is part of a previously approved $1.6 million package and described the work as comprehensive rehabilitation to extend the pump station life by 15–20 years. A councilmember asked how many bidders responded; staff said six contractors attended the pre‑bid meeting but only one bid was received.
Council discussed options because the engineer's estimate had been $2,200,000. A motion was made to reject the bid and authorize the mayor to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder with a directive that any negotiated price above the bid amount would require returning to council for approval. The motion passed on voice vote.
Public Works staff said the city could authorize the mayor to negotiate and would not need to re‑advertise the job if negotiations stayed at or below the bid amount. The council did not adopt a rebid at the meeting and directed the mayor to pursue negotiated terms consistent with council guidance.
