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Council rejects all bids for fairgrounds restroom, asks staff to re‑scope project
Summary
After reviewing multiple proposals ranging from about $452,651 to $854,000, council voted to reject all bids for a new restroom at the fairgrounds and directed staff to pursue a more economical design or alternative delivery method.
Citing unexpectedly high proposals, Cumming City Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for a new restroom facility at the fairgrounds and asked staff to re-evaluate the project scope to identify a more economical option.
Staff presented six proposals with a wide range of prices; the lowest apparent bid read aloud was $452,651 and others exceeded $850,000. Council members questioned the cost-per-fixture and suggested staff explore modular or simplified designs; one council member who identified as a home builder said the proposals appeared excessive for the scope described. Staff confirmed they will return with revised specifications and an updated procurement approach.
Council carried the motion to reject the proposals on a 5-0 vote. No contract was awarded; staff described the rejection as a step toward a smaller, more cost-effective solution.
