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Council accepts low-bid withdrawal and approves next-lowest bid for Harbor Pointe Park lighting

Aransas Pass City Council · December 2, 2025

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Summary

After a contractor withdrew a low bid to install 29 parking-lot lights at Harbor Pointe Park, the council accepted the withdrawal and awarded the project to the next-lowest responsive bidder for $34,739.60; staff said LED fixtures were specified and noted wide variance among original bids.

Council accepted a letter withdrawing a contractor's bid to install 29 parking-lot lights at Harbor Pointe Park and then approved awarding the contract to the next-lowest responsive bidder for $34,739.60.

Staff explained bidding variance: the withdrawn low bid was about $20,876.75 while the three responsive bids ranged widely up to $65,000. The city had posted specifications for LED fixtures and lifts necessary for installation. Council approved accepting the withdrawal and advancing to the next bidder, instructed staff to give notice of award and begin paperwork.

The motion carried on a voice vote.