Council OKs $4.17M waterworks building contract, authorizes Purdom sewer preconstruction services

The Nampa City Council voted to award a construction contract for a waterworks building addition and remodel and to authorize preconstruction services for the Purdom Sewer Drain phase 1 under a construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) arrangement.

At the meeting, council moved and approved awarding a contract for the Waterworks building addition and remodel to Barrier Building for $4,170,000. The item was identified in the FY 2025 budget and passed on a roll‑call vote with councilmembers recorded in favor.

Council also authorized the mayor and public works director to enter a phase‑1 preconstruction services CM/GC contract with EMCO Construction and Nife River Corporation (a joint venture) for the Purdom Sewer Drain Project (Madison to Canada) on a not‑to‑exceed basis; that item was also approved by roll call. City staff said both items were included in the FY 2025 budget and that the CM/GC work will cover preconstruction planning ahead of full construction authorization.

Council discussion on the waterworks contract included requests from council for additional contractor information and confirmation of insurance and references. On the Purdom Sewer Drain item, the council approved the recommended terms and moved forward to enable early coordination needed for the project corridor work.

Both authorizations require the mayor and the appropriate staff signatures to finalize the agreements and allow the city to schedule preconstruction and construction activities.