Some builders hike prices for stimulus work

Published: September 10, 2009
Tags: Albrightson Excavating Inc., Ayres Associates Inc., Dennis Johnson, Eau Claire, Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Minn., Prior Lake, stimulus, TMS Construction Inc., village of Baldwin, Woodville

Sean Ryan sean.ryan@dailyreporter.com While many contractors are slashing profit margins to stay competitive, some builders say they must increase their bids when the federal stimulus program is involved. The reason: paperwork. Take the village of Baldwin’s recent experience with bids for demolition of the Thompson building on Main Street. Village officials are unsure whether they [...]