Council approves $3.6 million contract for new landfill cell

The Decatur City Council approved Resolution 25250 on a routine vote to award bid 25028 to Pickett Industries for construction of Cell 17 at the Catamorba County landfill in the amount of $3,597,517.

City staff told the council the award follows a months‑long procurement process that produced two responsive bidders. A staff member said Pickett Industries submitted the lowest bid and that the request reached the council after the county’s permit was modified to reflect changes in the cell design.

The contract covers construction of the new landfill cell. Staff characterized the item as a construction award and noted the county received a modified permit from the permitting authority that required alterations to the project before final award. No further financing details or timelines for construction were specified in the meeting record.

The council did not attach additional conditions during the approval. Questions from council members were acknowledged, and the presenting staff member invited further questions after the vote.

The contract award is recorded as Resolution 25250 and bid 25028.