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Selectboard accepts Whitcomb as low bidder for 2026 paving
Summary
The Fairfield Selectboard voted to accept Whitcomb as the low bidder for the town's 2026 paving after hearing that Whitcomb's bid was $0.46 per ton lower and $7,611 less overall than Pike Industries; the motion passed with the board voting "All in favor."
Cathy Ainsworth told the board that the two lowest bids for Fairfield’s 2026 paving were very close, with "Whitcomb coming in $0.46 per ton lower and $7,611 less overall than Pike." After discussion, Selectboard member David Persons moved to accept Whitcomb as the low bidder; Damian Branon seconded and the board voted "All in favor." The motion awarded the paving work to Whitcomb for the 2026 season.
David Davio of Pike Industries suggested the town work with an estimator next year to provide bidders with expected total tonnage to reduce bid variance. The Selectboard's recorded action was limited to accepting the low bidder; specific contract terms or dollar amounts beyond the bid-comparison figures were not discussed on the record.
