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Council awards ARPA-funded Southside materials purchase to apparent low bidder
Summary
Staff recommended and council approved purchasing Southside water-main and sewer materials from the apparent low bidder, Ferguson; staff said the purchase covers materials only and was sized conservatively so unused materials can be used on other projects if plans change.
At its Dec. 20 meeting the Foley City Council approved purchasing materials for the ARPA-funded Southside water-main and sanitary-sewer project, with staff recommending the apparent low bidder, Ferguson.
Public Works staff told the council the city opened two bids (Ferguson and Cormaine) and that Ferguson was the apparent low bidder. Staff cautioned the council that the dollar figure announced in the meeting audio was not cleanly audible in the public record; staff also said both bids came in under the project estimate (about 3% under the estimate, according to the presentation). The purchase was described as for "standard materials" only; the council is not approving installation or design work as part of this materials authorization.
Staff said the materials order was sized conservatively so that if the Southside concept changes the materials can be used on other street projects or development. The staff presentation noted that the pipe materials must be purchased by the end of the month to meet project timing and that the city will execute a simple contract for materials to meet ARPA obligations.
A council member moved to approve the 2024 Southside materials bids as recommended; the motion was seconded and carried.
Next steps: staff will finalize the materials contract, ensure ARPA allocations are documented, and return with any contract paperwork as required for compliance.
