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Only bidder for golf‑course irrigation comes in above estimate; staff recommends award and budget amendment
Summary
Staff recommended awarding the Tompkins City golf course irrigation contract to DHR Construction, the sole bidder at $1,705,000, and recommended a budget adjustment; staff noted a minor bid irregularity they planned to waive after verifying references.
Staff recommended awarding the Tompkins City golf‑course irrigation construction contract to DHR Construction, which was the only bidder and submitted a $1,705,000 bid that exceeded the engineer's estimate. "DHR construction was the only bidder for $1,705,000," staff said, and added that post‑bid reference checks produced additional qualifying examples that satisfied the district's requirements despite a minor irregularity in the bid.
Staff proposed waiving the minor irregularity and moving forward with award and a budget amendment to cover the higher cost; they estimated construction submittals and scheduling through April with a May start. Committee members asked whether the price was competitive; staff said follow‑up calls indicated the bid was reasonable and that several pre‑bid contractors chose not to submit. The item was recommended for consent and will be included in the board packet with the recommended contract and budget adjustment.
