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Town to re-bid pavilion project after contractors cite design concerns; timber‑frame estimate $315,000
Summary
The Town of Drummond tabled pavilion construction bids March 11, 2025, after contractors raised concerns about the proposed design. A timber‑frame plan from Arnie Mackey Construction carried a $315,000 estimate; the board voted to consult C&S Engineering and re-bid.
The Town of Drummond board voted March 11 to table the currently opened bids for a proposed pavilion and to consult C&S Engineering about re‑bidding the project.
Public Works Director Mark Jerome told the board that four bids were received earlier in the week but several contractors had concerns that the proposed building design “was not what the Town was actually looking for.” A representative of Arnie Mackey Construction, Inc. later submitted timber‑frame plans and an estimate of $315,000, which Jerome said was lower than an engineering firm's projected cost for timber‑frame construction.
After discussing options, Supervisor Scott McKinney moved and Supervisor Jeff Hurula seconded a motion to table the bids and ask C&S Engineering to assist with re‑bidding. The motion carried.
The board did not adopt a new design or award a contract at the meeting. Officials said the re‑bid process will follow consultation with the engineering firm; no schedule or revised cost estimate was provided at the meeting.
What happens next: the town will consult C&S Engineering and then solicit new bids; the board did not set a timeline for re‑advertising the project.
