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Knox Redevelopment Commission accepts apparent low cleanup bid for 18 South Main and schedules joint work session with city council
Summary
The City of Knox Redevelopment Commission opened bids for cleanup at 18 South Main Street on March 18, 2026, read two proposals and voted to accept the apparent low bid of $11,900 subject to verification of a missing bid bond; the commission also agreed to hold a joint, live‑streamed work session with the City Council to discuss redevelopment options.
The City of Knox Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday opened two bids for cleanup of 18 South Main Street and voted to accept the apparent low bidder while seeking clarification about a required bid bond.
At the March 18 meeting, the commission read two proposals: a bid of $11,900 from Camp Pagna and Sun (received March 18 at 2:54 p.m.) and a $21,000 bid from JD Excavating (Jamie Dow, received March 18 at 1:37 p.m.). Staff reported that JD Excavating submitted a $2,000 bid bond; staff could not immediately find a bond in the Camp Pagna envelope.
Earl Henry moved to accept the meeting agenda at the start of the session, followed by approval of the February 18, 2026, minutes after a separate motion by Henry and a second by Mike Easttock. The commission then opened the bid envelopes for 18 South Main and discussed procurement rules, timelines and weather-related schedule allowances.
A motion recorded in the transcript as made by Mikey Stock and seconded by Marshia/Marcia Hayes authorized accepting the low bid of $11,900 from Camp Pagna "depending on the attorney's opinion" about whether the bidder may provide the bond after award. The chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried. Staff noted the city has the right to reject all bids and that standard submission and bond requirements apply.
Commissioners also agreed to convene a separate joint work session with the City Council to consider redevelopment options for the parcel at 18 South Main. The commission emphasized that the work session will be open to the public and live streamed; the mayor stated the session will allow public input and that staff will circulate an agenda and materials in advance. Dates in the first full week of April (week of April 6) were discussed; members flagged personal scheduling conflicts and said they would confirm availability before setting a firm date.
Clarifying details discussed at the meeting included the two bid amounts ($11,900 and $21,000), a $2,000 bid bond submitted by JD Excavating, the submission deadline of March 18, and the city's reservation of the right to reject bids. Commissioners asked the clerk/treasurer and staff to consult the city attorney about whether Camp Pagna may be allowed to provide a missing bond after award.
The commission did not adopt a redevelopment plan at the meeting; instead, members moved to advance the procurement process and schedule a joint public work session with the City Council to study options for the property. The commission indicated staff should send work-session materials to Deb and KBI and that the meeting will be live streamed so residents may provide input.
