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Dubuque awards $1.97 million contract to replace 196 lead service lines in pilot program
Summary
The council awarded JQ Construction a $1,973,660 contract for phase 1 of the private lead service line replacement pilot, covering 196 service lines; the low bid was about 13.9% above the engineer's estimate and the city set a completion deadline of December 2025 for phase 1.
The Dubuque City Council on May 5 awarded a $1,973,660 construction contract to JQ Construction LLC for phase 1 of the city's private lead service line replacement pilot program, approving the contract by roll call 7-0.
Christopher Lester, water department director, told the council the phase includes replacement of 196 lead service lines identified across the city's service area. Work types will vary by address and include full replacements (from…
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