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Board rejects two low bids on county hospital property; asks hospital to consult and requests appraisal
Summary
The board opened bids for county-owned property tied to the hospital, found two low bids ($5,000 and $7,500) that several supervisors called too low, rejected both bids, and voted to contact the hospital and obtain appraisal and additional information before moving forward.
During a bid opening for county surplus property that included a parcel related to the hospital, staff read two bids: $5,000 (ANA Properties) and $7,500 (Diamond Foundation/Brandon Dorsey). Several supervisors said the bids appeared too low compared with prior transactions and urged the board to talk with the hospital and verify an appraisal before proceeding.
A motion was made to reject both bids; the motion passed and the board directed staff to contact the hospital and secure any available appraisal information. One supervisor urged that when bids are opened, hospital representatives should be present to observe the process. Board members discussed the county’s obligation to obtain fair market value for surplus property and options such as reversionary interests if property is conveyed for public purpose.
What’s next: staff will contact the hospital, obtain or confirm an appraisal (one supervisor reported an appraisal figure of about $30,000 as an earlier report), and bring further information to the next meeting for board action.
