Original Hangar Low Bidder Casper Withdraws, Forfeits Bond

Casper, the original low bidder on the Crete Airport Box Hangar project, withdrew after claiming a bid error and requesting an additional $82,000, resulting in forfeiture of an approximately $56,000 bid bond and a 5% project cost reduction. The City is proceeding with the second-lowest bidder under existing FAA and state funding arrangements.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

about $56,000 (bid bond forfeited); requested additional $82,000

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Crete Airport Advisory Board Minutes 2026-05-15

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REJECTED

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by Crete Airport Authority?

CASPER was awarded this construction contract by Crete Airport Authority, as recorded on May 15, 2026. The contract value is about $56,000 (bid bond forfeited); requested additional $82,000.

How much is the CASPER contract with Crete Airport Authority worth?

The CASPER contract with Crete Airport Authority is valued at about $56,000 (bid bond forfeited); requested additional $82,000, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Crete Airport Advisory Board Minutes 2026-05-15 (Minutes), dated May 15, 2026 from Crete Airport Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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