Crockett council awards pool decking, fencing and lighting contracts after rebid
March 07, 2023 | Crockett, Houston County, Texas
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The Crockett City Council approved awarding contracts for concrete decking, metal fencing and safety lighting for the city pool after staff rebid the project to reduce scope and attract local bidders.
Staff said the concrete decking covers approximately 11,000 square feet; rebidding allowed the city to itemize fencing, decking and lighting individually to enable local contractors to bid. Staff recommended on-site fabricated fencing for durability and presented bid figures for council: Crockett Fencing $79,500; Holbrook Electric lighting $51,400 (the only lighting bidder); and multiple concrete bids in the $80,000–$84,415 range. Staff indicated Shoemake Welding was the lowest combined bidder for the fencing and concrete portions and that the engineers expect a summer opening if the schedule holds.
A council member moved to approve awarding the three contracts together; the motion was seconded and passed by the council.
Why it matters: The awards advance construction of a publicly owned swimming pool and associated amenities; staff emphasized using local contractors where possible and preserving a projected summer opening.
What’s next: Contract administration and scheduling will follow; staff noted material volatility and directed contractors to procure supplies early if needed.
Staff said the concrete decking covers approximately 11,000 square feet; rebidding allowed the city to itemize fencing, decking and lighting individually to enable local contractors to bid. Staff recommended on-site fabricated fencing for durability and presented bid figures for council: Crockett Fencing $79,500; Holbrook Electric lighting $51,400 (the only lighting bidder); and multiple concrete bids in the $80,000–$84,415 range. Staff indicated Shoemake Welding was the lowest combined bidder for the fencing and concrete portions and that the engineers expect a summer opening if the schedule holds.
A council member moved to approve awarding the three contracts together; the motion was seconded and passed by the council.
Why it matters: The awards advance construction of a publicly owned swimming pool and associated amenities; staff emphasized using local contractors where possible and preserving a projected summer opening.
What’s next: Contract administration and scheduling will follow; staff noted material volatility and directed contractors to procure supplies early if needed.
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