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Select Board OKs $193,188 demolition contract for East Hardwick flood‑buyout properties
Summary
The Hardwick Select Board authorized the town manager to sign a $193,188 contract with Complete Demolition Service LLC to demolish two flood‑buyout properties in East Hardwick, funded by the Flood Resilient Communities Fund grant.
The Hardwick Select Board voted to authorize the town manager to sign a contract with Complete Demolition Service LLC for $193,188 to demolish two flood‑buyout properties in East Hardwick.
Kristen, staff lead for the buyout project, told the board the work covers properties at 40 and 52 Eastern and is fully funded through the Flood Resilient Communities Fund grant. She said procurement required a scoring matrix because “this is not really a case where we can choose the lowest bidder because it’s such a specialized job.” The motion to award the contract was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote with no opposed members.
Board members praised the procurement materials: one member called the matrix “very, very helpful” for understanding strengths and weaknesses among bidders. Kristen said the state had been consulted during evaluations and that contingency funding could be available if a cost overrun emerged.
Next steps: the town manager will execute the contract and staff will coordinate scheduling and local hiring details where feasible, including use of local subcontractors noted in past projects. The board did not announce a setting date for demolition; staff said contractors will give advance notice before starting on-site work.
