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Council awards $943,448 contract for Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage reconstruction

Bluffton Town Council · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Council authorized a contract with Nick's Construction (including a 10% contingency) to reconstruct the Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage at 76 Bridge Street with a total potential fiscal impact of $943,448, within the project budget.

Council authorized the town manager to execute a contract with Nick's Construction, Inc. for reconstruction of the Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage at 76 Bridge Street. Staff summarized the project history, previous assessments, and public input emphasizing history, art and flexible uses for the restored cottage.

The contract award for the cottage itself was $857,680 with a recommended 10% contingency of $85,768, yielding a total potential fiscal impact of $943,448; staff noted the award is within the project budget. Council approved the motion to authorize the town manager to execute the contract; staff will proceed to post-award activities including a preconstruction meeting and a roughly 300-calendar-day estimated construction schedule.