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Bluff Council unanimously awards asbestos mitigation contract to DRL Enterprises
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Summary
The Bluff Town Council voted 5-0 April 9 to award the asbestos mitigation contract to DRL Enterprises, contingent on verification of the company’s qualifications; staff were authorized to approve up to an additional $14,000 for complete remediation if the Design Review Committee approves that scope.
The Bluff Town Council voted 5-0 on April 9 to award a contract for asbestos mitigation at a town-owned building to DRL Enterprises, authorizing staff to finalize the agreement pending verification of the company’s qualifications.
Malia Collins, taking minutes and presenting staff findings, reviewed the evaluation criteria and the seven bids received. Collins reported the Design Review Committee’s scores as follows: DRL Enterprises, 80%; TLC Abatement, 70%; Greenway Industries, 55%; Eagle Environmental, 40%. Several bids were marked incomplete or nonconforming, including Diamond Abatement (incongruencies), Guaranteed Clean Air (price-only submission), and Peak Environmental (based on the original RFP and not subsequent amendments). Collins recommended DRL Enterprises despite noting she was unable to find experience details in the bid packet; she said a Google search indicated DRL has been licensed for decades.
Mayor Josh Ewing called for a vote to award the work to DRL Enterprises, with the condition that the Design Review Committee confirm the company’s experience and qualifications. Councilmembers Gary Haws, Spencer Wade, Britt Hornsby and Jennifer Davila voted in favor; the motion passed unanimously. The council also authorized staff to approve up to an additional $14,000 beyond DRL’s submitted total to complete full remediation of the building if the Design Review Committee endorses that expanded scope.
The decision resolves the town’s immediate procurement question and directs the Design Review Committee and staff to verify contractor qualifications and proceed with contract execution. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Next steps: staff will follow up with the Design Review Committee to confirm DRL Enterprises’ experience and finalize the contract terms and scope before authorizing payment for any additional remediation work.