Summary
Bids for the final piece of the city's 2020 BUILD Grant obligations came in about $750,000 too high. The committee rejected them and will rebid with two mooring piles instead of three, hoping to stay within budget.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rebidding aims to bring the project back within the existing grant-funded budget.
River users and the city, which must finish the project to meet federal grant terms.
River users and the project timeline could be delayed while the work is rebid.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 30, 2026
The Council was slated to reject bids received for the 2026 barge mooring facility construction and authorize starting over with a rebid — likely because bids came in too high or noncompliant.
Public Projects Committee - Jun 16, 2026
Bids for the final piece of the city's 2020 BUILD Grant obligations came in about $750,000 too high. The committee rejected them and will rebid with two mooring piles instead of three, hoping to stay within budget.
Public Projects Committee - Mar 3, 2026
The city is signing the state easement needed to build six mooring piles in the Black Warrior River — the final piece of the 2020 BUILD Grant. Once built, the facility will hold ten barges and is intended to be leased to a private operator, with at least one other company interested besides Parker Towing.
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