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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.
A staff presenter said the invitation for bids solicited responses and that staff had worked to reach local and historically underutilized businesses. "We ended up with 2 responses," staff said, listing the two bids and noting that both were complete. The project will be paid in part with ARPA funds and must meet federal procurement and expenditure timelines; staff noted the loan/grant must be expended by the end of the next calendar year and that work must be completed no later than May 31 (on the project schedule).
During discussion councilors asked about how contractors will be paid and who will oversee the work; staff said demolition payment followed standard progress payments and the building department will oversee projects. The council amended a motion on the floor and voted to award the contract to a bidder identified on the record as 'Franks' for $129,369 and authorized the city manager to finalize documents. The motion passed with recorded ayes.
Councilors noted that liens or fees associated with demolitions are typically assessed against properties and that recovered costs may be recouped if properties are later sold. The council also thanked staff for procurement work and emphasized the need for due diligence when ARPA or federal funds are involved.
