N.B. opts for higher bid, although still under budget
North Battleford City Hall decided to change the firm it is using for its paving work this year to ensure the projects get done in time, even though that means paying more.
Council accepted the recommendation from administration to go with the higher of the two bids received for the roadways project at $3,337,602 from K & S Asphalt Services Ltd. The accepted bid is almost $92,000 higher than the lower bid. Both estimates received came in under the city’s budgetted amount of $3,631,849.
Mayor Ryan Bater said following council unfinished work from 2017 was an issue.
“Concerns have been raised about the timeliness of the work last year, and a lot of that work is still incomplete,” he said.