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Select Board approves funding plan for 2026 paving after single bidder
Summary
After only one bid was received, the Select Board approved funding adjustments to move forward with 2026 paving work; removing a Squantum Road top coat reduces the project cost to $1,082,915 and leaves $677,915 to be taken from the Road Paving CRF.
The Select Board authorized funding for 2026 paving projects after staff reported that bids were due on May 15 and only one bidder, All State, submitted a proposal. Meeting materials show the base bid and a reduced-scope option; removing the top coat on Squantum Road lowers the project cost to $1,082,915. The board discussed funding the balance with a mix of sources: $300,000 from water fund project allocations, $25,000 encumbered from prior road paving, $25,000 budgeted as Capital Outlay for paving, and $55,000 for an at-grade sidewalk on Squantum Road, leaving $677,915 to come from the Road Paving Capital Reserve Fund. On a motion by Selectman Andrew Lawn, seconded by Selectman Franklin W. Sterling Jr., Resolution #2026-20 was approved 3–0.
Board members noted only one bid was received and discussed scope adjustments to reduce immediate costs. The transcript and minutes show the financial plan and vote; the procurement record itself (bid document and bid amount detail) should be confirmed with town purchasing staff for the official contract award.
