The Alpena City Council awarded a $15,022 contract to Thunder Bay Electric on July 21 to add electrical service, lighting and outlets to the water recycling plant storage building.

City staff reported bids were solicited from 10 firms and five bids were returned. Staff recommended awarding to Thunder Bay Electric after clarifying that most bidders priced the project with a 100-amp service to allow future expansion; the low bidder's clarified price for the 100-amp service was $15,022. The building previously had no electrical service and staff said installing electricity will make the facility more usable for charging equipment, conducting repairs and other work.

Funding for the work was reported to be available in the capital building improvements line item. Council voted to award the contract to Thunder Bay Electric in the amount of $15,022.

Ending: Staff will proceed with contract execution and project scheduling; council did not modify project scope at the award vote.