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Development commission awards $379,280 contract for West Riverwalk bollard lights
Summary
The Astoria Development Commission awarded a $379,280 contract to Big River Construction to install bollard lighting between Bay Street and Hamburg Avenue, citing confidence in the bidder despite the single bid coming about $100,000 above the engineer’s estimate.
The Astoria Development Commission on Sept. 3 considered a single bid to complete bollard lighting on the West Riverwalk between Bay Street and Hamburg Avenue. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Big River Construction despite the bid arriving roughly $100,000 above the engineer's estimate; staff and the director cited cost and supply issues for conduit, wiring and switchgear as reasons the engineer's estimate undercounted current market prices.
Commissioner Brownson moved to award the contract to Big River Construction in the amount of $379,280; Commissioner Adams seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff noted Big River Construction had previously completed related Riverwalk work in 2020–21 and was a known, responsible bidder. Commissioners also discussed the value of re‑advertising bids but were told prior re‑posts had not improved outcomes on similar projects.
Next steps: staff will finalize contract documents and schedule the work; commission asked staff to report back if lead times or costs materially change.
