Bidding

Bidding

Even for small jobs?

The other day I had witnessed a disgusting reply in an exchange between an Owner of units and a member of the Board.  The Unit Owner was showing, once again, the condition of the lobby comfort room (CR) and what needs to be done.  I was not in the CR area when they had part of the talk but heard the conversation when approaching the elevators.

The reply and attitude of the Board member was not a surprise.  The contempt of Unit Owners and apparent disregard of our concerns must end.

It seems that the conversation had the Board member saying something about bidding and the rules, I believe.  I fully support bidding for large costs.  I also support more openness on such matters which does not take place here since everything is done in private and secret meetings.

But, this CR job is small in cost yet they want three bids.  Why three bids?  Why not fix the CR since it is low cost according to the Unit Owner who had a career and knowledge of such work.  Why bids?  I am also concerned about the quality given to us by the illustrious builder.  After all, are not their buildings advertised and promoted with such high regard as was this one.  Now the CR needs the walls replaced.

So many questions and no answers.  So many concerns and no addressing by the Board controlled by the developer.  All that is gotten are words, if that, and rudeness.

UPDATE (08.05.13):  Below are photos taken of the lobby CR.  Well, once again the Soho Central Condominium Corporation of which all Unit Owners are members is fixing or supplying what should have been done or made by that builder surrounded by big names from the US and art work to make themselves feel good.  More of our money for not only mailboxes but poor construction.  When will it end?

Additionally, a Unit Owner once told me she wondered why there was no toilet tissue in the lobby CR since she sees it come in and then up to the 4th floor.  Yes, much money and supplies.  Where does it all go?