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Astoria awards $85,938 contract for Public Works shed siding and roofing

Astoria City Council · January 6, 2025
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Summary

Council awarded the Public Works equipment shed siding and roofing contract to Wickwire Contracting LLC for $85,938 and approved a 15% contingency ($12,890.70). Councilors said the city uses a "lowest responsible bidder" standard in awarding public contracts.

City Manager Scott Spence described the project as replacement of aged metal siding and roof on an equipment shed used to shelter heavy equipment. Staff reported five responsible bids and recommended Wickwire Contracting LLC as the lowest responsible bidder at $85,938; council approved the contract and separately approved a 15% contingency of $12,890.70.

Councilors asked for procurement clarifications and the city engineer explained "responsible bidder" criteria include prior performance on similar public projects and the ability to deliver on time and within contract requirements. The motions passed by voice vote with no roll call recorded.

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