Select Board reviews three roadwork bids, asks Road Agent for technical recommendation

Aug 11, 2026

Chichester officials reviewed three paving/roadwork bids with differing scopes and pricing concerns, declined to select a contractor at the meeting, and asked Road Agent Joe to provide a technical recommendation by email before taking final action.

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The Select Board reviewed three bids for paving and roadwork, noting differences in material quantities, pavement depth, gravel/base work, traffic control, and included versus excluded materials. Members flagged concern that selecting the low initial bid could result in higher final costs due to change orders or omitted work.

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