Bids For New Cascade Library Higher Than Expected Cost

Plans for a new Cascade Public Library have hit a snag as incoming construction bids were higher than the expected cost. Cascade City Council members were informed at a meeting this week that, while architecture firm FEH Design estimated construction would cost $2.6 million, the four bids are priced at $3.8 million. According to a report, city officials will regroup with the library design committee and go through the process of figuring out what they need to change to make the building fit the budget without changing the square footage.