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Board rejects single informal bid for Santa Rosa Well project, votes to rebid formally
Summary
The Cambria board unanimously rejected a single informal bid of $338,000 for the Santa Rosa Well access-road and sewer-improvement project and authorized staff to rebid the work under formal competitive procedures to attract more bidders.
The Cambria Community Services District board unanimously voted to reject the lone informal bid for the Santa Rosa Well 4 access-road and sewer-improvement project and directed staff to rebid the project through a formal competitive process.
Staff said the informal bid received was $338,000, which exceeded the informal-bidding threshold and the district's budgeted construction estimate; because only one bid was received, staff recommended rejecting the informal submission and publishing a formal solicitation to attract a larger pool of contractors. Counsel confirmed a formal bid process typically draws more bidders because it is published to a broader base.
Director Thomas moved to reject the bid and authorize formal rebidding on the grounds that the bid exceeded statutory limits for informal procedures; Director Scott seconded the motion. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Staff said a formal rebid will proceed and any budget adjustments required by final bids will be reported to the board when bids are returned.
The board then adjourned to closed session for a labor negotiators conference under state law.
