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West Deer awards storm‑damage repairs and electrical upgrade for Bairdford concession stand, pending insurance
Summary
The West Deer Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to award two contracts to Chase Development, Inc. to repair storm damage and upgrade the electrical service at the Bairdford Concession Stand; both awards are expressly subject to receipt of insurance proceeds.
The West Deer Township Board of Supervisors on April 27 unanimously approved two contracts with Chase Development, Inc. to repair storm damage to the Bairdford Concession Stand and to upgrade its electrical service, with both awards conditioned on insurance reimbursement.
Vice Chairperson Jeffrey Fleming opened the special meeting at the West Deer Township Municipal Building. Township Manager Daniel J. Mator Jr. told the Board that a fallen tree had damaged the Bairdford Concession Stand and that the Township had solicited sealed bids under state procurement requirements. The Township received one bid for structural repairs from Chase Development, Inc. for $52,200.00 and one bid for the electrical upgrade for $44,200.00.
Mator said he had spoken multiple times with the insurance adjuster, who estimated roughly $41,000 in covered repairs and that additional reimbursements would be processed after project completion. Board members discussed whether to delay action until the insurer’s determination but ultimately opted to approve the contracts while limiting Township exposure: both motions included the phrase “subject to the receipt of insurance proceeds.”
Supervisor Vincent Mercuri moved to award the renovation contract for $52,200.00, seconded by Supervisor William Payne; the motion passed 4-0. Later, Supervisor Payne moved to award the electrical upgrade for $44,200.00, seconded by Mercuri; that motion also passed 4-0. The minutes record the actions as contingent on insurance proceeds rather than as unconditional Township expenditures.
Board members questioned why only a single bid was received. Mator explained the accelerated procurement timetable, bonding requirements, and prevailing‑rate triggers limited participation by smaller contractors. Supervisors emphasized the desire to avoid paying amounts exceeding insurance coverage; Supervisor Payne asked whether the Township could cap its payment obligation, a concern discussed but not formalized as a cap in the motions.
The Board adjourned at 7:44 p.m. after the votes.
