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Greendale opens sealed bids for US50 train‑bridge beautification; bids to be reviewed
Summary
The Greendale Redevelopment Commission opened two sealed bids for the US50 train‑bridge beautification project — ABC Signs at $72,000 and a higher bid at $137,263.81 — and voted to take both bids under advisement for specification and compliance review.
The Greendale Redevelopment Commission opened two sealed bids on June 11 for the US50 train‑bridge beautification project and voted to take both bids under advisement for further review.
Gage read the bids aloud: ABC Signs submitted a $72,000 proposal and a second bidder (recorded in the packet as Sinarama/Sorama) submitted $137,263.81. Commissioners said staff should verify each bid’s compliance with the project specifications and recommended having Nathaniel or another reviewer check the submissions for completeness and responsiveness.
The commission’s motion to take the bids under advisement passed by voice vote. No contract award was made at the meeting; staff said they will return with recommendations after the specification review.
Why it matters: accepting bids for public‑works beautification starts the procurement and evaluation process; the discrepancy in bid amounts signals the commission will review the specifications and scope before any award.
Next steps: staff will review whether both bids conform to the solicitation, check scope and unit pricing, and return to the commission with a recommendation.
