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Baldwin City reviews bids for 8th and High brick intersection; decision deferred
Summary
City staff recommended awarding a contract to Hearthstone Incorporated for the 8th and High brick intersection repair, presenting two bid options (reuse existing bricks or install new pavers). Councilers discussed matching, supply and cost and agreed to defer the award to the next meeting for more public feedback.
Baldwin City staff presented bids for a Brick Street replacement at the 8th and High intersection and recommended awarding the contract to Hearthstone Incorporated, the low bidder from Wichita, under one of two bid options: reuse existing pavers or install all new pavers. Jason (city staff) said, “we had a bid opening last Wednesday, received 3 bids, and they were a little higher than we anticipated,” and urged the council to consider the trade-offs between preserving historic material and ensuring long-term pavement performance.
Why it matters: the project mixes historic preservation and roadway durability. Staff estimated…
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