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Police chief says mandatory sallyport bid omitted prevailing wage, rebid planned after unexpectedly high price
Summary
Carneys Point Police Chief VanNamee told the committee a mandatory sallyport/carport project bid was roughly double estimates because it did not account for prevailing wage and specialty equipment; the bid will be disregarded and the project rebid.
Carneys Point Police Chief VanNamee told the Township Committee on March 1 that a required sallyport (carport) for the police department must move forward but the only bid received omitted prevailing-wage costs and special equipment, producing a price "twice as high as what was quoted." The chief said he has received previous waivers but that the project now must be completed.
Chief VanNamee said the bid will be disregarded and the project will be put out to bid again to capture proper wage and equipment costs. Committee member Mr. Pelura said he does not want to abandon the project.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the project at the March 1 meeting; members directed staff to rebid the work with corrected specifications so prevailing wage and required equipment are included.
