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Salem Council to use alternative bidding process for Garen Island maintenance to keep project on schedule
Summary
At the June 22 meeting the council reported an alternative bid process will be used for the Garen Island maintenance project to try to ensure timely completion of the work, according to CC Media’s summary.
Ashley, a reporter with CC Media, reported that the Salem City Council is moving the Garen Island maintenance project into an alternative bidding process intended to get the work completed on time.
The council’s decision to pursue an alternative procurement route was described in the meeting recap as an effort to reduce delays and ensure the contractor selection proceeds in a manner that aligns with the project schedule. The summary did not include ordinance text, bid documents, contract values, or a vote tally.
The recap did not specify which department will administer the alternative process, the expected timeline for construction, or the estimated cost. Those details will require reference to council minutes or staff reports for confirmation.
