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Sole bid for Meeker water project $310,000 over budget; divided trustees voice concerns

MEEKER | The board of trustees reviewed the second bid received for the second phase of the town’s water project at the Tuesday meeting. The previous bid was incomplete, and the board asked to go out to bid again. The bid came in more than $310,000 over the $1 million estimate, prompting significant concern and debate.
Consultant Mike Milius presented four options for the board to consider. One option

would change some of the specifications…