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River Ridge moves gatehouse renovation to bid phase; US‑41 gate to be replaced
Summary
District staff sent draft bid documents to counsel and will advertise for sealed bids after counsel approval; plans include paver replacement, aesthetic options and replacement metal gates at US‑41 similar to the Williams gate.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs updated the Board that the application for the Pelican Sound gatehouse renovations has been submitted to the Village of Estero and draft bid documents were sent to District Counsel and District Manager for review. Krebs said once District Counsel approves the language, Mr. Adams will prepare a public advertisement seeking sealed bids and set a submission deadline; after a formal bid opening, submissions will be presented to the Board.
The Board discussed original specifications and ongoing value engineering of the main entrance monuments and options such as lattice or landscaping to improve aesthetics. Krebs also noted that the metal gates at the US‑41 main gate are being replaced and "will be very similar to the Williams gate," and that paver replacement is included in the scope. Mr. Long stated the front entrance would generally remain open during daytime to reduce queueing concerns related to a double‑gate approach.
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