Grand Junction City Council Delays Tank Recoating Contract Decision Amid Local Bidder Concerns
The Grand Junction City Council has postponed a vote on an $821,300 tank recoating contract due to local contractor objections. WBS Coating, a local company, raised issues regarding the bid compliance and the potential economic impact of awarding the contract to a Wyoming firm.
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The Grand Junction City Council has delayed a decision on awarding an $821,300 contract for recoating a water treatment plant tank. Concerns were raised by WBS Coating, the second lowest bidder at $876,817, regarding the compliance of the lowest bid from Mandros Painting with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which mandates that 80% of job employees be Colorado residents.
The council's procurement policy does not favor local preferences, limiting considerations for local economic impact. A unanimous vote to table the decision allows for further research into these issues. Separately, a $4.3 million contract for phase one of a materials recovery facility was awarded to KR Construction Group, the sole bidder, with equipment anticipated to arrive on August 3.
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