In a big boost for a project that has languished on the drawing board for the past year, the Ocean City Housing Authority has awarded a nearly $7 million construction contract for a new senior citizens housing project.
Two construction companies submitted bids for the contract. Gary F. Gardner Inc. of Medford, N.J., came in at $6.9 million, while Fabbri Builders of Vineland, N.J., submitted a $7.3 million bid. The housing authority awarded the contract to Gary F. Gardner.
Bob Barr, a city councilman who also serves as the housing authority chairman, said negotiations will begin with Gary F. Gardner to see if changes could be made with the project to reduce the cost.
