Bastrop, Tx–City officials won’t open bids for construction of a new city hall and convention center on Chestnut St. until Dec. 17, City Manager Michael Talbot told the city council Nov. 10. That will delay approval of a builder until mid January 2010, he added.
Talbot argued it is better to adjust some final details of construction plans now than to issue change orders for the project after work has begun next year.
Some council members were displeased to hear the announcement. “I don’t see how this (bidding process) could slip by two weeks in the past two weeks,” said Council Member Joe Beal. “I am compelled to say I do not want to see another delay. Stick to this (schedule).”