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Wausau Board of Public Works approves vendors for storm-sewer materials
Summary
The Board approved County Materials for concrete, BOEM for HD pipe and erosion control, and Ferguson for rings and steel after staff presented low bids and vendor guarantees.
The Wausau Board of Public Works approved awards for storm-sewer materials on April 8, selecting County Materials for concrete items, BOEM for HD pipe and erosion-control products, and Ferguson for rings and steel.
Board members said the awards follow the city's annual bidding process intended to secure the lowest prices. Chad O'biel, street maintenance supervisor, described the results of the bid openings and the rationale for choosing the three vendors, noting product-by-product differences and manufacturer guarantees.
Chad O'biel, street maintenance supervisor, said County Materials was the sole bidder for concrete sections and that BOEM and Ferguson were selected for other categories. He told the board Core and Main submitted a bid but was guaranteeing pricing for only 30 days, while Ferguson guaranteed pricing for the full year; O'biel said the price differences were small, "Literally pennies." A board member moved to approve the three vendors; the motion was seconded and passed with an "Aye" vote.
The awards cover multiple material categories rather than a single contract: County Materials for concrete; BOEM for HD pipe and erosion control; and Ferguson for rings and steel (including locking lids). Staff said they provided Laurie with copies of the bid tabulations for the record.
The board did not discuss funding sources or project schedules during the item. The board's action was a straight approval of the recommended vendors, and staff will proceed under the city's procurement rules.
Routine board votes on the item were recorded as in the meeting minutes.
