Policy on Bids for Capital Improvement Projects 10% or More in Excess of Estimated Construction Costs
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a uniform system for review of capital improvement project bids exceeding the estimated construction costs by 10% or more.
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners that in instances where the low bid on a Capital Improvement Project amounting to $50,000 or more exceeds the estimated construction costs by ten percent (10%) or more, the County Administrator shall appoint a committee to review the low bid.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the County Administrator to instruct the Chairman of the Review Committee to set a time for review of the project bid. The review shall consist of, but not be limited to, the plan quality, unit quantities, current unit cost, escalation clauses, if any, and other items pertinent to the project. The Committee shall present recommendations to the County Administrator on whether to accept or reject the low bid.