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Wastewater plant bids run up to 35% over estimates; Parkhill offers $175,000 reduction
Summary
Parkhill engineers told council that bids for the wastewater treatment plant project came in as much as 35% higher than the opinion of probable cost (OPC). Council expressed concern about a lack of prior communication; Parkhill offered a $175,000 reduction in their fee. Council took no action.
Parkhill engineers briefed the Levelland City Council April 7 on bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project that exceeded the engineer's opinion of probable cost by a substantial margin.
Presenters Brian Stephens and Daniel Albus reported that bids came in as much as 35% higher than the OPC. Council members said the bid results were a surprise and expressed concern about what they described as a communication failure by Parkhill, noting that bid trends had not been shared earlier. In response, Parkhill offered a $175,000 reduction in their cost. Council did not take action on the matter at the meeting.
The minutes record no further details on whether the city will rebid, alter the project scope, pursue additional funding, or accept any contractor's bid. The presentation and the Parkhill offer remain the subject of follow-up work and staff analysis.
