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Evansville Parks Board approves Garmin for Next Level Trail phase 1 after Rivertown protest

Evansville City Parks Board of Commissioners · December 4, 2024
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Rivertown Construction's attorney argued the company's bid was the low, compliant offer and should have been awarded, but Purchasing said required documents were missing. After legal discussion and a brief review, the board voted to approve the recommended contractor for phase 1 of the Next Level Trail.

The Evansville City Parks Board voted Dec. 4 to approve and execute an agreement with the recommended contractor for phase 1 of the Next Level Trail, after hearing a protest from the low‑bidder’s attorney.

Mark T. Abel, an attorney with Jackson Kelly representing Rivertown Construction, told the board Rivertown submitted the low bid and “substantially complied” with the bid instructions. Abel said the company’s bid was $112,000 lower than the recommended contractor’s and argued that…

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