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Streets committee backs Same Construction bid for Bobby Ray Westland Park, seeks price reductions
Summary
The Streets & Sanitation Committee recommended accepting Same Construction's $1.148 million bid for the Bobby Ray Westland Park project but discussed negotiating the scope (hardscape/parking/walkways) to reduce the price toward an estimated $430,000–$450,000; the recommendation will go to the full board.
During the Streets & Sanitation Committee meeting, staff identified Same Construction as the lowest bidder for the Bobby Ray Westland Park project and recommended moving forward with the award. Staff said the apparent low bid totaled $1,148,000 but that Same Construction indicated willingness to negotiate scope and pricing. Committee discussion focused on trimming hardscape elements — parking and hard walking surfaces — to decrease costs.
A committee member (speaker 6) noted the hardscape line items represented a substantial portion of the cost and asked whether cutting those elements could get the total closer to the staff’s target. Staff replied the contractor has construction documents and drawings and said they would work with the city during negotiation to reduce cost; staff estimated the negotiated price could fall toward $430,000–$450,000.
Committee member (speaker 6) moved to accept the bid with the understanding that staff would negotiate down the price; another committee member seconded the motion. The committee approved the motion and the item will be forwarded to the full board for final action.
Committee members also asked about start dates; staff said the contractor acknowledged a deadline tied to grant funding and that completion must occur before year-end. A separate question about the Potter Lane project was raised and staff recommended consulting legal counsel for status and next steps.
