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Council rejects all bids for Lake Geneva tree removal after $1.6M low bid
Summary
Interim City Manager James Booth recommended rejecting all bids for tree removal at Lake Geneva after the low bid (about $1.6M) was deemed too high; council voted to reject the bids and pursue an individual permit for lower-cost options.
Interim City Manager James Booth recommended that the council reject all bids received for the Lake Geneva tree-removal contract because the apparent low bid — roughly $1.6 million — exceeded the city’s expectations for the scope of work.
Councilman Ryan Knight moved to reject all bids and Vice Mayor Elston Kussler seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Booth told the council staff will pursue an individual permit and explore more cost-effective options for the restoration work.
Rejecting the bids pauses the procurement while staff re-evaluates requirements and permitting approaches; the council did not authorize a replacement contract at the meeting.
