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Council approves nearly $394,035 renovation of Greenwalt Historical House after debate over cost and single bid

Taylor City Council
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Summary

Council voted 5–1 to award a $382,558 low bid (plus 3% contingency, total not to exceed $394,035) to renovate the Greenwalt Historical House at Heritage Park; council members expressed concern about the price and that only one specialized restoration bid was received.

Taylor City Council voted 5–1 on Oct. 7 to approve renovations to the Greenwalt Historical House at Heritage Park with Decima LLC as the low bidder.

The contract amount is $382,558 plus a 3% contingency, for a total project authorization not to exceed $394,035, to be funded through the TBA Capital Outlay account. Project staff described the work as an extensive structural renovation — including foundation, joist replacement, windows, siding, insulation and mechanical systems — and said…

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