Many Library Bids Expected

Between 10 and 15 bids for the remodeling project at the Whitman Library building in Colfax are expected at the bid opening Thursday at 4 p.m., according to Larry Kom, designer of the project. Kom said bids for the construction part of the project are anticipated in the $750,000 range.

Thirty potential bidders took part in a pre-bid conference at the library Oct. 7, Kom said.

The bid plan includes six alternative items which would be added onto the project, depending on the amount of the primary bid amount. Kom said other costs outside of the construction bid, such as shelving, will also be co...