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Lake Alfred commission approves furniture purchase and three construction contracts
Summary
The commission unanimously awarded $90,446.64 for office furnishings, approved a Tim Reiner Construction public‑works expansion bid (motion cited $143,004.20; staff reported $143,420), and awarded $109,770 for a lift‑station rehabilitation to Odum Contracting — all budgeted or included in the current fiscal year plans.
The Lake Alfred City Commission on Feb. 2 unanimously approved three bid awards that staff said are included in the current fiscal year budget or Capital Improvement Program.
Furniture purchase: Staff recommended Office Furniture Depot for $90,446.64 to furnish the former bank building that will house finance and community development. Staff said it solicited multiple quotes and narrowed specifications to a laminate/veneer hybrid to control cost. Ashley Jones, an Office Furniture Depot representative, told the commission the industry has seen price pressure in recent years: “We’ve actually seen about an 18% increase over the last 5 years,” she said, and explained that the quoted suite includes ergonomic commercial‑grade chairs, lobby seating, storage and conference furniture. Commissioners asked about installation and delivery fees; the approved quote includes a $10,302 freight/installation line that staff said made the bids apples‑to‑apples.
Public works facility expansion: Staff presented a plan to demolish three concrete masonry buildings, add a brick veneer perimeter wall with gates, and convert a former gymnasium into vehicle bays to increase equipment storage and operational capacity. Staff identified Tim Reiner Construction as the low bidder; the staff presentation listed a low bid of $143,420 and noted $250,000 was budgeted from general government impact fees for the project. A motion to award the contract passed unanimously. (Transcript contains a difference between the staff‑reported low bid and the dollar amount stated during the motion; see clarifying details.)
Lois Boulevard lift station: Staff recommended awarding the lift‑station rehabilitation contract to Odum Contracting for $109,770. Staff said the FY2026 budget included $150,000 for this rehabilitation and explained the scope includes temporary bypass pumping, replacement of internal vault piping and post‑construction testing. Commission discussion located the lift station in the old Mariana area near Northsburg Road; the award was approved unanimously.
Votes and motions were by voice; commissioners recorded “aye” with no roll‑call breakdown recorded in the transcript. No public objections were raised at the time of the votes. Staff said they will proceed with contract execution and scheduling for the projects.
