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Council hears and approves contract for underground feeders to support Southeast Master Plan area
Summary
At the Committee of the Whole Sept. 2 the city authorized a $3,874,955.10 contract (award approval) to construct underground electric feeders to support development in the Southeast Master Plan area; council discussion focused on oversight and bid spread between bidders.
The Committee of the Whole on Sept. 2 considered a draft resolution to authorize execution of a contract totaling $3,874,955.10 for construction and installation of underground electric feeders that will support future service and growth in Geneva's Southeast Master Plan area. Staff presented the project, described it as necessary to support future development in that planning area, and said superintendent Aaron Holton was available for follow-up.
Committee members asked about contract oversight and quality control; staff replied that a member of city staff monitors the work daily to ensure it meets contract specifications and general terms and conditions. One committee member noted a "pretty big spread" between the apparent low and other bids; staff and others responded that Mead (the recommended contractor) has performed prior work in the city and "has done a really good job," and that the engineer's letter noted some other bidder submissions were incomplete.
The Committee voted by voice without recorded dissent to approve the contract. No details on the construction schedule, milestones, or funding source beyond the packet were discussed on the record at the Committee meeting.
