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Council awards $104,189 bid for police station lower-level renovations; federal funds and ARPA to cover project
Summary
Council accepted a single bid of $104,189.50 for lower‑level police station renovations. Total project funding is $190,500, with $150,000 from a congressional appropriation and $40,500 proposed from ARPA.
The Richmond Town Council voted to award the bid for lower‑level renovations at the police station after staff reported one responsive bid and outlined available funding.
Town Administrator Karen D. Finch told the council that only one bid was submitted — from Destehanel Construction — at $104,189.50, a figure that includes prevailing wage. The council discussed outreach and was told staff use services such as ConstructConnect to distribute bid notices.
Finch said the total project budget is $190,500, including a $150,000 congressional appropriation obtained through Senator Reid's office and an ARPA contribution of $40,500 to cover the remainder. Officials said federal grant parameters constrained the posting window for the RFP and shortened the procurement timeline.
After questions about competition and timing, the council approved awarding the contract. Staff said the renovations will include concrete floor coating, new lockers, finishing, lighting and acoustic ceiling tiles; additional specifications will be carried out by the construction contract. The council did not record a roll‑call vote in the transcript; approval was announced by voice vote.
