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Council rejects bid protest, awards 501 S. State Street remodel contract to DMR Builders

Ukiah City Council · September 17, 2025
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Summary

After a contested bid protest alleging subcontractor listing irregularities, the council rejected the protest and awarded the 501 South State Street remodel contract to apparent low bidder DMR Builders for $3,487,850; vote was 4–1 with Vice Mayor Schur voting no.

The Ukiah City Council resolved a bid protest over the remodel of the building at 501 South State Street (the former B of A building) and approved an award to the apparent low bidder, DMR Builders.

Purchasing staff said the apparent low bid after the public opening was DMR Builders at $3,487,850, with Couples & Sons as the second lowest bidder. Couples & Sons filed a protest citing the Public Contract Code requirement to list…

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