Monday, August 27, 2007

Timeline for the J. W. McDonald Memorial Branch

June 22, 2007 (Friday) – first of three ads appear in The Town Talk announcing the two projects for bidding by contractors.

July 17, 2007 (Tuesday) – 10:00 Bid Opening. Extended till July 31, 10:00 a.m.

July 31, 2007 (Tuesday) – Since bids came in somewhat higher than expected, the Board postponed a decision until August 21st, pending work with the winning contractor, Tudor, Inc., to find ways to lower costs.

August 21, 2007 (Tuesday) - Board accepted re-worked specifications and budget plan. The only major change was cutting to ten the number of paved parking spaces.

September 4, 2007 (Tuesday) – Board recommendations on winning bids are presented to the Police Jury at their committee meeting.

September 10, 2007 (Monday) – Police Jury acts to accept contractors for the two projects.

September 11, 2007 (Tuesday) - Groundbreaking ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

October 15, 2007 (approx.) - Begin construction in Glenmora.

Move in approximately late March/April 2008!