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Council directs staff to solicit bids for park parking‑lot sprinkler project
Summary
Councilors reviewed a proposed parking‑lot irrigation/sprinkler special project with parts estimated at $57,000 and total estimated work near $151,793; the council agreed to solicit at least three bids for labor (materials already purchased) and to return with bid results in two weeks.
Mount Pleasant — Councilors discussed a proposed special project to install sprinklers in a park parking area and agreed to put the project out for public bid rather than complete it entirely in house.
Speaker 5 presented a cost breakdown that included $57,000 in parts already ordered, a $500 design fee, labor estimates and a 25% contingency on parts and labor. The presenter said total equipment and installation would likely run in the six‑figure range and provided an equipment estimate of $151,793 including contingency.
Councilors debated whether to disclose the current cost estimate publicly before advertising the bid. Staff and Paul recommended soliciting labor bids only (materials already purchased) and seeking at least three bids; the council agreed to post a public notice with a two‑week response window and to hold a bid opening in two weeks and bring results back to council.
Members emphasized including a clear scope of work in the bid packet so bids are apples‑to‑apples and discussed appointing a staff member to monitor contractor use of purchased materials during installation.
