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Council approves termination of contractor and issues notice of award for Woodhill Drive NRCS EWP project
Summary
After staff reported contractor performance and equipment issues on the Woodhill Drive NRCS/EWP project, the council approved a mutual termination of the existing contract and approved a notice of award to the next-ranked bidder; contract amounts discussed in the meeting appeared inconsistent in the transcript.
Price City Council approved an addendum to terminate the existing contractor on the Woodhill Drive NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) project and subsequently approved issuing a Notice of Award to the next-ranked bidder.
Staff told the council the current contractor, identified in the transcript as BHansen Construction, was unable to complete the project as designed due to difficulties providing equipment and meeting schedule requirements; staff said the parties agreed to terminate the contract. Council Member Jesperson moved to approve the termination addendum; the motion carried by voice vote.
The council then considered a Notice of Award to the contractor listed second in the original bidding process — referenced in the meeting as Perko (also appearing in the transcript as 'Preco' in one instance). During the discussion staff referenced contract amounts; the transcript includes figures cited in the meeting (examples discussed: $414,600 and $469,000) and staff stated they were following legal counsel and that the award was within budget. The council approved the Notice of Award by voice vote.
Why it matters: The council’s actions replace an underperforming contractor to keep the Woodhill Drive EWP project moving forward; securing a replacement contractor may limit further schedule delays on a federally linked EWP project.
What’s next: Staff will complete the termination paperwork and proceed with contracting steps for the awarded bidder; specific contract documents and finalized dollar amounts were discussed during the meeting but should be confirmed in the official contract files.
