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Groves council awards demolition contract for 11 condemned properties, cites ARPA funding and expedited schedule
Summary
After receiving two bids for 11 condemned structures, staff recommended a local bidder; the council amended a motion and awarded demolition services (award named on the record as 'Franks' for $129,369) and authorized the city manager to execute documents. Staff said the bulk of costs will be paid from ARPA funds and the work must be completed to satisfy federal timing requirements.
The Groves City Council authorized the award of demolition services for 11 condemned properties and directed the city manager to negotiate and execute necessary documents. Staff reported two complete bids for the project: Straits Construction of Groves at $429,369 and Construction Managers of Southeast Texas at $510,037. Staff said the bulk of demolition costs will be paid through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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