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Staff explained the construction portion of the overall project was awarded previously; this amendment covers engineering and construction management hours for on‑site oversight during installation of electrical equipment, the sludge dryer, and generator and electrical upgrades. Public works staff said the project title still references biogas purification, but the biogas reuse portion—such as generating revenue by selling gas back to a utility—was removed after economic review. The amendment therefore centers on the sludge dryer and major electric upgrades.

Board members asked whether the sludge‑drying technology required a very large building and whether excess space could be repurposed for city storage; staff said they intend to reuse available space for dry and tempered storage and will evaluate options such as bus storage.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve Amendment No. 3 with Strand Associates for $1,020,600 carried on a roll call vote recorded as: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; O'Donnell—aye; Behn—aye.

Next steps: Staff will continue construction administration and explore opportunities to repurpose building space for city storage once drying operations are in place.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukesha - Board of Public Works on 2025-04-17 5:30 PM - Apr 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Waukesha’s Board of Public Works approved contract amendment No. 3 with Strand Associates for construction administration on the Clean Water Plant facilities project, at a cost of $1,020,600.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594838,"Board approves two‑year vegetation management contract for stormwater facilities, staff to explore capital funding for ongoing maintenance",350,770000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5&start=770&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5/thumbnail_770000.jpg","/articles/6594838/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Board-approves-twoyear-vegetation-management-contract-for-stormwater-facilities-staff-to-explore-capital-funding-for-ongoing-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594838-bc63ef653124220ec5e02209b1a14986/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196326&Signature=Z3f~9UoH2SoQ4LYrTwx36pFZrRpvdfIOrNlaCm-1~F5wiHE6JCqIZJnMvGzTuGk7ODoFAwtuHbhL9QoDyHYJIKR892ABtC5EkAg1~HrJSSRJfrOrj7cHeI4Hg6uZFA~vrqJ6AtmHpbECW8dIj7yb4zQNrzu6s7tc4d0yHLXMrhymnNpAU~XKW1SPy5nh2rvF~TFcxVmrOY2Ty4dp9u4irbXl6tr0w9H6HVwJYGS5fD3cTDQZ1hhOUkBgT4dd1rr52q7UEDb1Euu1-EogAUaCg5MBeebhtVBb1hXqwX7pmZZcmKODLls6R9ns7xbYqC0Gh9ZEChSe20bNW6AXyGTv4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha Board of Public Works approved a contract with McMahon Associates for 2025 stormwater facility vegetation management services in the lump sum amount of $15,540.

Public works staff said the contract covers specialized maintenance to help recently planted native species establish in new or renovated stormwater ditches in areas such as Long Rolling Ridge and along Green and Michigan avenues. Staff said the specialized work is needed for the first few years of establishment; after that, maintenance requirements decrease but periodic mowing and invasive control will still be necessary.

Board members pressed staff on whether the expense should be treated as a capital expense tied to the original projects. Staff said the first two years of establishment were included in the capital project budgets (Rolling Ridge Ditch and Mission Avenue Ditch projects). The newly proposed work is expected to extend that establishment and maintenance timeline; staff said ongoing mowing and steep bank access require contractors because the city lacks the required equipment.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve the contract to McMahon Associates for $15,540 carried with a roll call vote: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; O'Donnell—aye; Payne—aye.

Follow up: One board member asked staff to “talk to Joe” about tucking future years of maintenance into capital project budgets to ease operating budget pressure. Staff acknowledged prior budget discussions and said operating budget funds were included for an additional $27,000 during the budget process.","The Waukesha Board of Public Works approved a contract with McMahon Associates for vegetation management at recent stormwater facilities for a lump sum of $15,540 and asked staff to evaluate whether longer‑term maintenance could be charged to capital projects rather than the operating budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594843,"Board awards Green Meadow/Cascade utility and street project to Wandel Contractors for $2.20 million",130,143000,273000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5&start=143&end=273","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6594843/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Board-awards-Green-MeadowCascade-utility-and-street-project-to-Wandel-Contractors-for-220-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594843-b7a009c4803072280826eed39f4ce140/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196326&Signature=jGFcbEeIuIygSxyl36JWjNRQn6yqNHzN25i1ZPRGDd-HPLVkiEkkDJf~J2eng~N56L5EnrWqwohi4R3~J7id0Iu9lvbt9LGPsir-3Jt5b34bAZWWL0c2r5UJYulDqbsG-7vcftP8hHSZpJWUZ4jo5v-wC0BfRYStBZayKuiQhjwfVvY8KZpEE9EcUPAe6saGmZK05Wr6rBObzq8aBZ996Zi7g9G3LXYUIo1a7ZhanaM~FtEaDYOdwXRF9DBEZRAtQDV0dyzn7bay0-pqrXRLfODBo7r8Owtjh~p-djI4QC96jqtag6hpKCzu8l2vj4B97JDUhHrs6EDmo4CwHgN1RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha Board of Public Works voted to award the Green Meadow Drive and Cascade Drive Utility and Street Improvement Project to Wandel Contractors, the low bidder, for $2,195,761.99.

Public works staff told the board the department received three competitive bids and recommended moving forward with the low bid from Wandel Contractors. Staff said Wandel typically performs concrete work itself and would act as the general contractor while subcontracting non‑concrete portions of the job.

Board members discussed Wandel’s past performance on city projects. One board member noted Wandel had done concrete work for the city on prior projects and cautioned that hiring subs requires ensuring the subcontracted work is completed to schedule and specifications. Public works staff contrasted this contract with a previous Magnolia project where general‑contractor crews slowed progress, explaining this contract assigns the concrete portion to the contractor while other specialties would be subcontracted.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve awarding the bid to Wandel Contractors for $2,195,761.99 was made and seconded. The roll call vote was recorded as: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; Purdon—aye; others indicated aye. The motion carried.

Next steps: Staff will finalize contract documents and manage subcontracting agreements and construction scheduling.","Waukesha’s Board of Public Works voted to award the Green Meadow Drive and Cascade Drive Utility and Street Improvement Project to Wandel Contractors as the low bidder at $2,195,761.99; staff noted three competitive bids and described subcontracting for non‑concrete work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594848,"Board approves flexi‑pave surface for Grama Park formal gardens, awards $603,000 contract",476,264000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5&start=264&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5/thumbnail_264000.jpg","/articles/6594848/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Board-approves-flexipave-surface-for-Grama-Park-formal-gardens-awards-603000-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594848-8680dbac73000746644b8ac1ba349710/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196326&Signature=T3tTqV-PyREOES2MRBmU8Lcm8RyLgI4M6uX8~lzBgEVn5AqVMHi5sxcGYBP~pJPNDEp7ws83W0QvVPs0~PHeDZYvbTKgvrDqJuXohOaIEV3yG2ZAn8Upqcbr2SPm4w5CDDr66fxZAhQcgzQTomk-~15kbU3HccY507o~2FI6rvwG9BzncO2-5pKAuoUgHPHvaB53AcNJybCx04LUIDyxKpdzeuoASJM8A2ljhbbDBdJ5zUw4n~xOQsiAfn4jVfufPgYLlwBbJqFJrmjxwPZntyFBrV~7LxwvH2eHg9M4X8MXWwzxziIR3RH-VdV1iVVKliWx6P5TezgPSe4Q4t2ksQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha Board of Public Works voted to award the Grama Park Formal Gardens Pathway Irrigation and Drainage System project to Always Contractors using Alternate 2—the flexible porous pavement option—for $603,000.

The board’s decision follows a presentation from Park and Recreation and public works staff that recommended Alternate 2 over crushed limestone and permeable concrete. Mark Schramm, identified himself as “the new customer and administrative services manager for Park Rec Forestry,” and described the flexi‑pave product as porous, slip resistant and low maintenance. “With it being so porous, it can handle up to 4 inches of water per hour,” Schramm said, adding that the material is ADA compliant and has a “minimum of 15 years” lifespan depending on wear.

Why it matters: Park staff and board members said the material reduces ongoing maintenance compared with crushed limestone and will better support heavy rental use at the formal gardens. Board members noted the site hosts frequent rentals and events, and they said a more durable walking surface both improves accessibility and reduces labor to regrade and replenish crushed materials.

Details and debate: The department reported it received a single bid for the combined scope; staff described the solicitation as three bids bundled together (a base bid and two alternates) and recommended awarding the alternate that places flexible porous pavement in walkways. Schramm said the product is made from recycled materials and is crack‑ and freeze‑thaw resistant. He said it is “very environmentally friendly” and offers color options to match the garden setting.

Board members asked about the material’s performance during flooding. A board member noted that the garden area “every 5 years or so” can experience standing water of “6 to 10 inches” for about a week; Schramm responded that the porous material “handles that very well” and would be easier to clean afterward than crushed stone. Another board member expressed concern about “material creep,” saying the board supported flexi‑pave for this specific location but did not want it to be adopted broadly across other city parks without separate review. Staff said the product is well suited to the formal gardens’ heavy rental use.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve the contract with Always Contractors for Alternate 2, in the amount of $603,000, was made and seconded. The vote was recorded as: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; Foothill—aye; Dayton—aye. The motion carried.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with contract finalization and coordinating the work with Park & Rec scheduling to minimize disruption to rentals and events.","The Waukesha Board of Public Works approved awarding the Grama Park Formal Gardens Pathway project to Always Contractors using the board’s Alternate 2 (flexible porous pavement) option for $603,000, with Park & Rec staff saying the surface is ADA compliant, low‑maintenance and highly porous.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594829,"Votes at a glance: Board of Public Works actions, April 17, 2025",1690,14000,1704980,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5&start=14&end=1704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051961-1e265ed53c75b66de7c2eb4388457ce5/thumbnail_14000.jpg","/articles/6594829/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Votes-at-a-glance-Board-of-Public-Works-actions-April-17-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594829-574aaa847bcb026230edc6b39b673be9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196326&Signature=gP1YFPQNIUPVW5GkCi1jd99CuY3NAVZQpltWEYsz1JVbwdbDJ4xH1SZir8Oz6nD5Zh1~sc5N8DJdTt3kQghHZZv9hGiA8FErvl1ta2ZJfXg9PnZMMy5OuGF6bO1HnVOcWpqn2XDHo-DOdD6t9q7tY4YkdBYXWDtxvyTYsOLbw90OsnJq3oShrBts9JTSTfT964oES3EMr8ZntZIRyMeSkV9vGdNHMJ7PEpGb6AwXkjFhjyUKiH7rj6~XJyCVCZPwb00QaZ1el4Om1aN61WkCRxoxg1AyetTfTVSBTmi5G9cHSHGdkvXQFqCnMVe0Rgdpwa8ySmvnlujRsKa0-djtYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha Board of Public Works took the following formal actions on April 17, 2025. Where the transcript did not name a mover, the motion is recorded as made by a board member and the second is recorded when named.

1) Approval of minutes (Agenda item 4A)
Motion: Approve minutes from April 3, 2025.
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; Panel—aye.

2) Payments (Agenda item 5A)
Motion: Approve four payments for the current round; one is a final payment for the Will Search Public Library project.
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; O'Donnell—aye; Payne—aye.

3) Cemetery Chapel exterior tuckpointing resolution (Agenda item 6A)
Motion: Approve resolution for Cemetery Chapel exterior tuckpointing project.
Outcome: Approved unanimously. Vote recorded: (aye votes recorded in roll call; exact tally: recorded ayes by roll call).

4) Green Meadow Drive and Cascade Drive Utility and Street Improvement (Agenda item 7A)
Motion: Award contract to Wandel Contractors, low bidder, amount $2,195,761.99.
Outcome: Approved. Vote: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; Purdon—aye; others aye.

5) Grama Park Formal Gardens Pathway Irrigation and Drainage System (Agenda item 7B)
Motion: Award contract using Alternate 2 (flexible porous pavement) to Always Contractors in the amount of $603,000.
Outcome: Approved. Vote: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; Foothill—aye; Dayton—aye.

6) West Paul Performance Center Improvements (Agenda item 7C)
Action: No bids received; staff will repackage the solicitation. No formal award.

7) Stormwater facility vegetation management services (Agenda item 8A)
Motion: Approve contract with McMahon Associates for a lump sum of $15,540 for 2025 vegetation management.
Outcome: Approved. Vote: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; O'Donnell—aye; Payne—aye.

8) Street opening prices for 2025 (Agenda item 8B)
Motion: Adopt updated street opening prices for 2025 (charges to contractors excavating in city right‑of‑way).
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded in roll call as aye.

9) Biogas Purification and Sludge Drying Facilities Enhancements (Agenda item 8C)
Motion: Approve contract amendment No. 3 with Strand Associates for construction administration in the amount of $1,020,600.
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded: Cassin—aye; Kevin Riley—aye; Piper—aye; O'Donnell—aye; Behn—aye.

10) Rivers Crossing & Gulf Road pump station change order (Agenda item 8D)
Motion: Approve change order No. 1 with Sable Mechanical for four specialty check valves at $2,000 each, total $8,140.
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded as aye.

11) Sewer credit (Agenda item 9A)
Motion: Approve one‑time sewer credit request from Rachel Zuniga for $111.49 for estimated additional watering use (10,638 gallons).
Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded as aye.

Notes: If the transcript omitted a mover’s name, the action records the motion as coming from a board member; seconders are recorded when identified.

The board adjourned after receiving routine operational reports, including an operations update on Brush and Branch pickup and a notice for Alley No. 92 reconstruction.","Summary of formal motions and roll‑call votes taken by the Waukesha Board of Public Works on April 17, 2025, including contract awards, amendments and administrative approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves $1.02 million amendment for Clean Water Plant sludge‑drying and electrical upgrades

Board approves two‑year vegetation management contract for stormwater facilities, staff to explore capital funding for ongoing maintenance

Board awards Green Meadow/Cascade utility and street project to Wandel Contractors for $2.20 million

Board approves flexi‑pave surface for Grama Park formal gardens, awards $603,000 contract

Votes at a glance: Board of Public Works actions, April 17, 2025