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Bids opened for Metropark South Expo lot; commissioners refer bids to staff for recommendation
Summary
Two bids were read for the Metropark South Expo lot construction project (Athens Construction and Knife River Billings). Commissioner Morris moved to refer the bids to staff for analysis and recommendation; the motion passed unanimously.
At the meeting the clerk opened bids for the Metropark South Expo lot construction project and announced two bidders: Athens Construction and Knife River Billings. Each bidder submitted a base bid and addenda; the record shows bid bonds were in place.
The board discussed whether to consider base bids plus alternatives. Unidentified staff (James) confirmed the board should consider the base bid plus alternatives. Athens Construction's base bid was read in the record roughly as $1,754,825 (record includes later lines that appear garbled); addenda were read but some figures in the transcript include inconsistent or repeated digits. Knife River Billings' base bid was read roughly as $1,546,477.50 with addenda figures also stated in the record.
Commissioner Morris moved to refer the bids to staff for recommendation; the motion was seconded by the chair and approved with ayes recorded. The board did not award the contract at the meeting and instead directed staff to return with a recommendation.
Next steps: Staff will evaluate bids, verify addenda and alternatives, and present a recommendation to the board at a future meeting.
