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Franklin awards $874,828 bid for new community pavilion; ARPA funds to cover majority

Franklin City Commission · October 14, 2024
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Summary

The commission unanimously awarded the Franklin Community Pavilion contract to the top-scoring bidder (reported at $874,828) and authorized the mayor to sign related documents; the project is budgeted to use state/local fiscal recovery (ARPA) funds supplemented by city funds.

Staff presented results from a competitive bid opening for the Franklin Community Pavilion (two bids received). The low/high bids reported were $874,828 and $941,979; staff's scorecard recommended awarding the contract to the top-scoring bidder. Staff explained that $806,073 in state and local fiscal recovery (ARPA) funds remain budgeted for the project and the balance will come from city funds.

Commissioners discussed the project schedule and site readiness (pad, sewer, water, and conduits already in place) and asked about a projected start in late November. Commissioner Stewart moved to accept the staff recommendation to award the bid and to authorize the mayor to sign any documents related to the project; Commissioner McQueary seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

Provenance: Topic introduced SEG 496; bid award motion and vote concluded SEG 597.

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