THE Bega Valley Shire Council will invite three local building companies to submit offers to do the fit-out of the new council chambers in the Bega Civic Centre because no submissions were received when tenders were invited.
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BVSC group manager of transport and utilities Wayne Sartori advised that although there were 19 documents issued during the tender period, no tenders were received.
He said that to provide best value for money and to ensure the Bega Civic Centre is operational within the time frame, the council should call selective tenders from known local contractors suitably qualified to carry out this work.
Councillors resolved to take fresh offers from Grant Dowdle Building, David Leser Building and GJ&C Clarke Building.
The cost of the council chamber fit-out work is estimated to cost $280,000 - $250,000 for the general fit-out plus another $30,000 specifically for IT, AV and live streaming facilities.
A poll conducted on the Bega District News website had readers divided on the proposed cost for the work.
At the time of writing, 29 per cent of readers who answered the poll question thought it was "a great investment in the community", while 39 per cent felt it was "a complete waste of money".
A further 18 per cent say $280,000 is "too costly for what is gained", while 14 per cent weren't really concerned.
The poll remains open and readers can lodge their view by clicking below.
Click here to view the original call for tenders in the business papers for the Bega Valley Shire Council meeting of June 10.
It's at item 11.2 and includes the details and attachments as pictured in the above gallery.
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