Borough Council awards paving contract to second-lowest bidder
New Berlin Borough Council awards paving contract to Rite-Way over lowest bidder. Council rejected Gutelius's $61,619.50 bid and instead approved Rite-Way at $61,840.70, citing quality issues with prior manhole cover work where plastic risers failed. Councilwoman Barbara Stamm's motion passed
misc · Meeting of May 13, 2026
PA NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Borough Council awards paving contract to Rite-Way over lowest bidder. Council rejected Gutelius's $61,619.50 bid and instead approved Rite-Way at $61,840.70, citing quality issues with prior manhole cover work where plastic risers failed. Councilwoman Barbara Stamm's motion passed unanimously: all seven members voting in favor.
The decision prioritizes contractor performance over cost, rejecting the lowest bidder for quality assurance.
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Source: the misc meeting of May 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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