East Fishkill board rejects single bid for highway petroleum tanks, orders rebid

The town board announced it will reject and rebid a contract to replace multiple petroleum bulk storage tanks used by the highway and recreation maintenance operations after receiving only one bid and determining the price may be excessive.

Supervisor D'Elzandro said the town engineer recommended rejection due to the limited number of bidders and high cost. "There was only one bid... the cost proposed may be excessive," he said. The board authorized the town engineer and clerk to readvertise the project as one or multiple bids to encourage more responses. Town officials noted that work must comply with DEC requirements and certifications for petroleum storage and abatement.

No contractor award was made; the board instructed staff to return with rebid results and to coordinate with the DEC as necessary.