Broadway LID Bid on the Agenda for Today
Do you remember that little project called the Broadway LID? It’s back on the agenda for today’s Study Session and Council Meeting. Apparently an acceptable bid has been submitted and Council will vote to approve (or not) this bid.
Wm. Dickson Company, on its bid of $10,985,807.85, excluding sales tax, budgeted from various funds, for the construction of the Broadway Local Improvement District No. 8645 project – Specification No. PW08-0188F;
Are we ready to try this again?
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9 comments
J Jenyum April 29, 2008
Are the details available anywhere online?
N Nick April 29, 2008
Wow . . . it’s like we won the lottery or something! I was all but convinced this was never going to happen with all the hurdles LID has encountered. We’ve still got a ways to go, but it’s good to see some actual progress being made.
This should give my entire neighborhood a major facelift – I can’t wait!
O Old Timer April 29, 2008
From what I understood Dicksons bid was being protested by another group, Active construction or somethin. So council was going to decide if they should just blow off the other group and take the bid anyways. This is a long story put very short.
O Old Timer April 29, 2008
Ya know kinda like the Boeing thing
D Derek staff April 29, 2008
From what I understood Dicksons bid was being protested by another group, Active construction or somethin.
There is a “quasi-judical” process this evening during the meeting, but prior to the purchase resolution, to discuss this protest.
R Rob Collins April 29, 2008
Tacoma City Council is not necessarily known for quick decisions, or hasty plans being implemented. I think this shows a level of commitment to making sure what is done today will be worthwhile tomorrow. I also believe foresight was one of the best things our founding fathers had when writing our Declaration of Independence, and other such important documents. If we just get to it, and don’t plan accordingly, we will find ourselves wasting more money, wasting more people’s time, wasting more resources, wasting more patience. I trust the city to do the right thing, (even if it takes a little longer) and continue to work on improving our beautiful, historic, and fantastic city.
M Mofo from the Hood April 30, 2008
$10,985,807.85
Here’s a prime example why I read this blog for local happenings and commentary.
I mean some days it’s funny and other days it’s knee-slappin’ funny.
Regarding this estimate: Usually when I’m dealing with 8-10 digit figures, I tend to round off the decimals.
R RR Anderson April 30, 2008
Mofo,
Leaving all those numbers in there is a classic marketing strategy. Makes the consumer think man I bet they thought this out and this is a good deal
that’s why everything at home depot is $5.43, $17.31 etc.
M Mofo from the Hood April 30, 2008
Mr. Anderson, this is just hearsay but the low bid was $10,985,807.84.
Somethin’ about the bid was submitted past the deadline to qualify.