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Council approves golf course parking-lot replacement amid protests over notice and procurement

St. Clair Shores City Council · October 21, 2025
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Summary

St. Clair Shores awarded Best Asphalt a $685,005.12 contract (plus a 10% contingency) to replace the golf course parking lot; several council members objected to late notice and the use of an existing bid rather than a dedicated, competitive procurement process.

The council voted Oct. 20 to award Best Asphalt a contract to replace the golf course parking lot for $685,005.12 with a 10% contingency. The motion passed 5–1 after several council members expressed frustration that the item was added late and relied on an extension of another recent bid rather than a separate competitive solicitation.

Mayor Walbee and Parks staff said the lot…

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