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Red Bluff council rejects splash-park bids, directs staff to downsize and re-bid

Red Bluff City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Councilors unanimously moved to reject construction bids for the River Bluff River Park splash park after staff said bids exceeded available grant funding by roughly $1,000,000; staff were authorized to reduce scope to fit a $2 million construction envelope and re-advertise.

The Red Bluff City Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to reject all construction bids for the River Bluff River Park rehabilitation project, including the planned splash park, after staff told the council the low bids exceeded the project’s available construction funds by about $1,000,000.

Robin Kaufman, the city staff member presenting the item, said the city received two responsive bids but that “the total construction cost of the bids was over $1,000,000 higher than the grant funds we have available for the construction of the…

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