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After two failed solicitations, La Porte board authorizes direct negotiation to install Civic Auditorium lift before HUD deadline
Summary
Board members approved staff authority to negotiate directly with contractors after the lift/elevator project at the Civic Auditorium attracted no bids on two solicitations; officials cited HUD/CDBG-COVID drawdown deadlines that require the city to have work invoiced before July 24.
The Board of Public Works on April 14 authorized city staff to negotiate directly with contractors to install a lift at the Civic Auditorium after two solicitation attempts produced no bids. Staff said HUD has approved direct negotiation under the grant terms and the work must be invoiced and paid before the HUD drawdown deadline…
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