Staff reports: Silver Line Park bid review, Riverside Park cofferdam overtopped; greenway design updates
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Summary
Staff told PACE members two bids were received for Silver Line Park after re‑advertising and are under review for responsiveness and FEMA reimbursement; Riverside Park work was set back by rain overtopping a cofferdam, and greenway 60% design and property acquisition are expected by summer.
Town staff reported on several capital projects at the Jan. 14 PACE meeting. For Silver Line Park, staff said a bid opening on Dec. 22 produced only two bidders so the project was re‑advertised and a second opening on Jan. 9 again produced two responsive bids (Red Shed Woodworks and BH Groening). Staff explained state procurement rules require three bids to open in the first round but allow opening after re‑advertising; the team is reviewing bids for responsiveness and responsibility and must submit the exact bid amount to FEMA to determine reimbursement. Staff referenced an estimated cost figure of $436,000 used for FEMA calculations and said they are assessing whether federal reimbursement will cover restroom construction and other items.
On Riverside Park and the Taylor’s Wave work, staff said an executed right‑of‑entry from Norfolk Southern allowed access to the far bank, but recent rains overtopped the cofferdam and crews are dewatering the site; staff indicated the project is behind the initial schedule and the flooding may affect the timeline. Committee members questioned contractor activity during dry periods; staff acknowledged frustration and said they are working to keep the project on track.
Staff also updated the committee on greenway planning: an NCDOT routing decision is expected in March, 60% design for two sections is anticipated by summer, and right‑of‑way acquisition would follow. Construction cost increases have created a potential funding gap; staff said bond funds might be used to cover shortfalls depending on final estimates.
