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Commission approves $1.19M Mosaic sidewalk contract amid resident concerns about bidding and oversight
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The city awarded a $1,194,636 construction contract to Hazen Construction for Mosaic sidewalk modifications after public questions about bid variance and contractor oversight; public works said the contract is unit-price with strict change-order controls and an expected summer construction timeline.
The commission approved a resolution accepting Hazen Construction Inc.'s bid for the Mosaic Residential Community sidewalk modifications (Phase 1a/1b) with a contract price of $1,194,636. The item passed on a 7-0 vote.
A resident raised concerns about apparent large variances among paver bids and suggested Hazen's low price made the selection suspect; the resident asked that the city ensure licensing, permitting and inspection are enforced. Another commissioner asked whether change orders are permitted and whether there is a cap.
City legal/administrative staff and public works officials responded that the procurement had multiple conforming bids and Hazen was the lowest conforming bidder. David Waller, public works director, explained that the contract is unit-price, that the city inspector will measure work in the field and establish payment, and that change orders are allowed but limited by contract provisions to prevent contractors from charging for conditions they should have known in advance. Waller said the contractor generally has about 30 days after execution to issue a notice to proceed and the work is expected primarily over the summer.
Commissioners thanked public works for the process and residents for participation and approved the contract unanimously.
