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Council tables CDBG downtown façade award, seeks building‑owner commitments and cost reductions
Summary
After receiving a single bid that exceeded the architect's estimate, the Nevada City Council on June 22 tabled Resolution 100 (CDBG downtown façade revitalization) and asked staff to secure building‑owner commitments and pursue cost reductions before awarding the contract.
The Nevada City Council on June 22 tabled a decision to award the CDBG downtown façade revitalization contract after staff reported only one bid was received and that bid was roughly $200,000 higher than the project architect's estimate.
City staff, speaking during the public hearing on Resolution 100, told the council they expected multiple bidders but received just one. "We did only receive one bid," a staff member said, adding that rebidding risks still higher bids and would push the project timeline several months. The architect's in‑house estimate was reported to be around $200,000 lower than the lone bid.
Planner Zchan, of the Mid Iowa Planning Alliance, told the council the project currently includes eight buildings and needs a minimum of six to remain viable. "If two buildings drop out, IEDA would subtract the funds awarded to those buildings," Zchan said, explaining the risk that the state administrator would remove funding tied to properties that withdraw.
Council members pressed staff on owner commitments and financial exposure. Councilmember Luke Spence moved to table the resolution pending verification of building‑owner commitments and staff efforts to drive down costs; Councilmember Henry Corbin seconded the motion. The motion carried and the council agreed to put the item back on a future agenda after staff meets with property owners and the architect.
The discussion identified key considerations for the council's next steps: building owners are expected to cover roughly 20–25% of the local share; some materials (notably windows) ran higher than estimated; and staff said contractors may adjust contract amounts if owners withdraw. Staff recommended scheduling a follow‑up meeting with property owners and the project architect to review scope adjustments and possible price reductions before awarding any contract.
The tabling does not award the contract. Councilmembers said they want staff to present concrete owner commitments and any negotiated cost reductions when the item returns to the agenda.
