The value of competitive bidding was clearly demonstrated during Tuesday’s Wright County board meeting.
Bid openings for two projects were conducted during the meeting.
The first was for CSAH 17 tree clearing and surcharge improvements.
Eight bids were received, ranging from $695,786 to $1,051,818, a difference of $356,032. The engineer’s estimate for the project was $725,000. The average of the bids received was $904,025.
The second bid opening was for the 2007 street lighting improvement project, which will include installation of street lights at 12 intersections.
Seven bids were received ranging from $177,007 to $271,000, a difference of $93,993.
The engineer’s estimate for the project was $178,500.
Read the full story in the next issue of the Enterprise Dispatch.
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