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Officials pause awarding of modular Mossy Head clinic after bids exceed estimate by roughly $51,000
Summary
Bids for a 3,100‑square‑foot modular health clinic in Mossy Head came in about $51,000 above estimate; the board directed staff to pause procurement while staff pursues increased grant flexibility and obtains brick‑and‑mortar cost estimates for comparison.
Deputy County Administrator Mike Thornton told commissioners that bids for the Mossy Head modular clinic exceeded the county’s estimate by about $51,000 and that the modular unit price returned at $946,553. Thornton said he had contacted the county’s federal delegation (Congressman Petronis’ office) to seek flexibility in grant funding that might allow a larger scope or a different delivery model. "The modular building came in at $946,553," he said.
Commissioners questioned whether spending nearly $1 million for a modular unit was the best long‑term investment and asked staff to pursue a cost estimate for a brick‑and‑mortar facility of similar square footage (roughly 3,100 sq ft). Staff offered to place the procurement on hold and to prepare cost comparisons, historical cost data, and a task order for a continuing‑services engineer to produce a firm estimate. The board directed staff to continue engaging with federal grant contacts while assembling comparative cost proposals for a brick‑and‑mortar alternative.
No formal procurement award was made; staff will return with updated estimates and any revised grant options.
