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Columbia Falls approves $9.41 million Gateway-to-Glacier safety and mobility contract despite $947,658 budget gap
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to sign a $9,411,191 construction contract with Nelcon for the Gateway-to-Glacier safety and mobility project; staff said the bid exceeds current project funds by $947,658 and proposed using TIF funds and FY27 budget actions to cover the shortfall while extending completion to Sept. 30, 2027.
The Columbia Falls City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to sign a $9,411,191 construction contract with Nelcon for the Gateway-to-Glacier safety and mobility project.
City staff and project engineers recommended awarding the contract to Nelcon after receiving four bids. The city manager told the council the low bid exceeds the current federal obligated grant and city budget by $552,099 and would consume a $395,560 bidding contingency, producing a near-term…
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