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Council rejects sole bid for failing to meet statutory bonding and engineer-report requirements
Summary
Council rejected a single bid to repair a retaining wall at 1127 9th Street because the bidder failed to include the required 5% retention/bid bond and structural-engineer documentation; staff will re-advertise with expanded timing and clearer requirements.
Council considered a single bid for the deconstruction, safe removal, transport and reconstruction of a structural retaining wall at 1127 9th Street. City staff and legal counsel said the bid lacked the required 5% retention/bid bond and did not include a structural-engineer report required under state procurement rules.
City staff recommended rejecting the sole bid and re‑advertising the project with a slightly longer window to allow contractors to assess labor and material availability. Staff emphasized the work is time-sensitive because soil and weather could worsen erosion and endanger neighboring property. The motion to reject the bid passed unanimously; staff said they would rebid the project quickly and consider temporary stabilization measures until a compliant contractor is secured.
The council did not authorize immediate city-funded reconstruction; staff said they would seek additional bids and report back with timing and costs.
