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Council approves cemetery mapping bid from Century Mapping, contingent on references
Summary
Facing large price differences among respondents, the council voted to accept Century Mapping’s proposal to map Bluff Cemetery contingent on the firm providing two references confirming comparable on‑the‑ground work; staff will follow up and return details.
The Bluff Town Council on Aug. 19 approved a motion to accept a bid from Century Mapping to perform mapping work at Bluff Cemetery, with the award contingent on confirmation of at least two references indicating Century’s prior on‑the‑ground work.
Council discussed why bids differed considerably. Erin Nelson (town staff) said she had been ‘‘playing phone tag’’ with Century and had not yet received written confirmation of their availability on the ground; other council members noted that a higher‑priced bidder (SWCA and others) may offer broader archaeological scope and drone or other technologies. One councilor described contacting independent archaeologists who concluded the lower‑cost option could meet the town’s needs.
Speaker 3 moved that the council accept Century Mapping’s bid to do the Bluff Cemetery mapping contingent on obtaining two references confirming ground work in other places; Speaker 8 seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Why it matters: cemetery mapping is a time‑sensitive preservation task tied to a state grant program and the town’s cultural‑resource responsibilities. The council’s contingency protects the town from awarding work before verifying comparable prior performance.
What comes next: staff and the council’s contact persons will collect references from Century Mapping, confirm schedule availability, and return to council with any necessary contract documents or a revised recommendation.
