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Two bids submitted for Mount Hillier East Main Street waterline; both below engineer’s estimate
Summary
Bids for the Mount Hillier East Main Street waterline project were opened; the low bid was $1,491,895, the second was $1,761,806.30 and the engineer’s estimate was $1,941,000. Commissioners discussed completion dates, CDBG/OPWC deadlines and the risk of funding slot loss from project delays.
At a bid opening during the Williams County Board of Commissioners meeting, staff read two bids for the Mount Hillier East Main Street waterline project and compared them with the engineer’s estimate.
Presenter (S5) announced the first bid at $1,491,895 with a bid bond present and the second — SNS Directional Boring — at $1,761,806.30. Presenter (S5) also stated the engineer’s estimate was $1,941,000 and that addenda had been acknowledged by both bidders.
Commissioners discussed project completion dates and funding dependencies. Staff explained that the CDBG portion has its own deadline and that the project must meet the earliest funder’s required completion date. One commissioner said past delays on other projects cost the county future funding opportunities and urged stronger enforcement of timelines; staff cautioned that tighter timelines can raise bid prices because contractors may need to add crews.
No final award was made at the meeting; commissioners indicated they would do further checks (including verifying funding schedules and completion dates) and reconvene on awarding decisions.
The board also discussed contract language incentives and penalties for timeliness, with staff noting that contract notice-to-proceed and completion dates are set at contract time and can affect contractor pricing.
