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Board authorizes contract signature for bridge repair pending written state grant agreement
Summary
The board discussed awarding the bridge repair contract to Northern Construct LLC for $897,145 and authorized the administrator to sign the contract only after a written state grant agreement confirms coverage of the amount.
The Select Board discussed awarding a bridge repair contract to Northern Construct LLC in the amount of $897,145 and authorized the administrator to sign the contract contingent on receipt of a written state grant agreement covering the contract amount.
Brian reported that the state grant had been increased in the application to $1,000,000 and that the town had requested the additional funds. Board members emphasized they would not sign a contract until the grant agreement is in writing. One member moved to authorize the administrator to sign the contract on the condition that the grant agreement documenting the state’s coverage of the contract be received; the motion passed with the board’s affirmative voice vote.
The vote authorizes staff to proceed with awarding the contract to the low bidder but places the final signature and financial commitment on a written guarantee from the state, an approach the board said reduces the town’s contingent financial risk.
