Commission awards Memorial Building contract to Court Street Construction; low bidder declined

The Fayette County Commission approved awarding the Memorial Building renovation contract to Court Street Construction for $45,000 after the lowest bidder, New River Contracting, withdrew. County staff noted the award is contingent on the second-lowest bidder still honoring its price; if the contractor declines or deadlines have lapsed under the county’s grant requirements, the county will need to rebid.

Staff identified the original low bid from New River Contracting at $25,154.90, Court Street Construction at $45,000, ARS at $55,000, and higher bids from other firms. The commission moved, seconded and approved awarding the contract to Court Street Construction and instructed staff to rebid if the selected contractor could not complete the work in the grant timeline.

Staff advised that if a contractor declines the award, the county may have to seek a contract extension from the grantor or rebid to meet grant requirements.