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Council selects local contractor for Lawrence Community Center retaining wall
Summary
Council reviewed three local bids and accepted Hintz Landscaping's bid (with discussion about mulch and budget); the project was within the parks budget and one council member abstained due to a potential conflict.
The council approved a contract for replacement of a retaining wall at the Lawrence Community Center, selecting a local contractor after comparing three bids. Parks and Recreation Director Gale Yoder told the council the city budgeted about $10,000 for the project and described differences among bids including mulch inclusion and whether new blocks would be used.
Council discussion noted two bids were comparable once mulch costs were normalized and that all bidders were local businesses. One councilor abstained from the vote due to recent work performed by one bidder. The motion to accept the Hintz Landscaping bid passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.
Director Yoder said staff could explore reducing costs by providing mulch themselves if selected and that the department has budget room to accommodate the chosen bid.
