Council awards 2025 city paving contract to Henry W. Bergman Inc.

City of Waterville council approved Resolution 13-25 to authorize the municipal administrator to award a contract to Henry W. Bergman Inc. of Genoa, Ohio for the 2025 city paving program.

The resolution, presented by city staff, covers resurfacing Cedar Lane from Michigan Avenue to Freedom Lane; a complete rebuild of the north–south alley between Michigan Avenue and Farnsworth Road (including a new storm sewer); repairs to storm sewer infrastructure at the Maple and Cedar Lane intersection; resurfacing of the fire station parking lot; resurfacing of the Conrad Park parking lot and the addition of 26 parking spaces at Conrad Park; and pavement rejuvenation on streets paved in prior years. The project also includes shared-use path work in Prairie Trail, Conrad, Waterworks, Memorial and Bear Parks.

The city engineer and staff reported that five competitive bids were received. Henry W. Bergman Inc. was the low bidder; the city engineer’s letter noted a bid correction of $88.60 in Bergman’s submission, which staff reviewed. The bid opening occurred on March 19, 2025, and the staff recommendation supported award to Bergman.

Council member Mary Duncan moved the resolution and Council member John Rosick seconded. The motion was adopted by voice vote with all present voting in favor.

Staff said project-specific public outreach will follow for properties affected by alley reconstruction, and residents on the alley will be notified of plans and any necessary temporary parking or access changes. The engineer and city staff will hold a public meeting to present plans and answer property-specific questions prior to construction.

The city did not state a total contract dollar amount in the presentation to council during the meeting; the engineer’s recommendation and bid documents will be part of the public record for the awarded contract.