The Clearwater group said it was negotiating with the city to hold a large environmental festival here but that it would not withdraw its bid. Instead, the group plans to continue to press its request that only wood which could be certified as coming from renewable resources be used to rebuild the boardwalk. Circle A Construction's bid was significantly lower than the cost estimated by Assistant City Engineer Donald J. Norbut. Five additional bids were received. The contract is for the first phase of the upgrade project and involves rebuilding approximately 700 feet or one-third of the boardwalk.
Half is in the form of a grant, and half is a low-interest loan.