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Board approves rebid of Hammond Park bandshell project with narrower scope
Summary
Faced with an unexpectedly high bid, the board voted to rebid the Hammond Park bandshell limited to construction and concrete (removing electrical and landscaping) to reduce cost and proceed with the essential foundation and structure.
The board voted to rebid the Hammond Park bandshell work after receiving one bid substantially above expectations. Officials said they will rebid only the essential construction and concrete scope, omitting electrical and landscaping until later, to lower cost and enable the bandstand's assembly and opening.
A board member explained the approach: "We have to get the cake first," meaning secure the structure and foundation before finishing details like planting and electrical. The motion to rebid the narrowed scope passed unanimously. Project organizers said they had been unable to attract local bidders because of the project's scale and will attempt to split scopes where feasible to encourage more local participation.
