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1. Why did Dicon bid a total price of $72.50 for 1450 cubic yards of trench base?

2. Why did the Town ask for bids on only RCP pipe but accepts SDR35 pipe without an alternate bid?

3. Did the low bidder have advanced knowledge that RCP pipe would not be required?

4. Why has the Contractor not used any erosion/sediment control? Is it because he underbid this item?

5. Why was removal of trees a bid item? Was it anticipated to drop this requirement during construction?

6. Was the decision to NOT remove old storm drain pipe a good decision?

7. Did the low bidder anticipate in advance that trees and storm drain pipes were NOT going to be removed?

8. Why did the Town decide NOT to install water?

9. Why was the contractor allowed to leave the pipe trench filled only with dirt over an entire weekend?

10. What kind of deal was struck for storage of machines and material on nursery land?

11. Will the road bed have an adequate base or will the new Turner Road have a short life span?

12. Where did all the extra dirt go? Can we really stuff 10 lbs of dirt into a 5 lb bag?

13. What happens to the money for Loam & Seed now that we don't need the material?

14. Will questionable specifications lead to large additional costs?

15. Should an independent contractor be hired to verify construction?

16. Did Town Officials do the best for the Town by selecting the Low Bidder?