Courthouse phase‑2 bids top estimates; consultants recommend rebidding electrical package while finance models options

Feb 17, 2026

Bids for the courthouse phase‑2 remodel came in roughly $206,000 over estimate with the electrical package about $420,000 higher than the prior low bid; consultants recommended rebidding the electrical package, and county staff were asked to model financing options including ARPA, bond proceeds, local option sales tax and possible urban‑renewal extension.

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Consultants presented bid results for phase‑2 of the county courthouse remodel and recommended rebidding the electrical package to increase competition after the package returned substantially above the project estimate.

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