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Council rejects single bid for Skyline Drive storm-sewer project, directs redesign and re-bid
Summary
After receiving one bid more than double estimate for Contract 2609 (Skyline Drive storm sewer to repair a sinkhole), council approved staff’s request to reject the bid and direct a redesign to reduce excavation depth and re-advertise, targeting mid-June or early July award.
Public works staff told the board that a failed storm pipe and sinkhole near 2134 Skyline Drive require replacement, but the single bid returned for Contract 2609 exceeded the engineer’s estimate by more than double. Staff recommended rejecting the bid and redesigning the scope to reduce excavation depth (including use of HDPE pipe in some places) in hopes of attracting more competitive bids.
Max explained the site’s constrained environment—work is in a private easement behind a residence with trees and structures—which likely discouraged bidders and contributed to the high price. He said staff will publish a revised solicitation later in the week and expects to award the contract by mid-June or at the council’s first July meeting, allowing repair work to proceed this summer.
Council approved the motion to reject the bid and directed staff to redesign and re-advertise.
Next steps: staff to prepare revised plans, publish the solicitation, and return with award recommendations at the next feasible meeting.
