A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE TOWN HALL HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT (2008-05-05/R-7)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has solicited formal bids by legal notice in The Greater Diversity News and on the Town website on October 18, 2007, in accordance with General Statute 143-129 for the Town Hall HVAC Replacement Project;

WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on November 15, 2007 from H.M. Kern, Incline Construction Company, John J. Kirlin and Bar Construction Company;

WHEREAS, negotiations with the design firm and the low bidder to reduce the cost of this project resulted in a significant change in the scope of work; and

WHEREAS, upon review and in consultation with the Town Attorney, the revisions to the project resulted in a material change to the project as bid;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council rejects all bids and directs the Manager to rebid the project.

This the 5th day of May, 2008.