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Low-bidder disputes erupt over $977,857 demolition contract; council seeks procurement follow-up
Summary
Council discussed awarding a $977,857.28 abatement and demolition contract to Green Track LLC after the low bidder, Shaffer Excavating, contested the evaluation. Aldermen pressed public-works staff for documentation on minority/female subcontractor participation and local hiring; the contractor testified he met requirements and provided union paperwork.
Council debated a public-works ordinance to accept bids and authorize contract PW260831 with Green Track LLC for abatement and demolition work, a package described as covering 40 court-ordered structures and related abatement projects.
Several aldermen said the contract was awarded to a higher-priced bidder rather than the low bidder and asked staff to explain why. Public-works staff cited Green Track’s track record demonstrating minority and female subcontractor participation on prior projects (for example, 10% minority and 48.51% female…
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