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Council awards $2.17M bid to rehabilitate Dallin diversion, approves budget amendment to cover shortfall
Summary
Council awarded a $2,174,406 construction contract for rehabilitation of the Dallin diversion structure, approved a budget amendment to cover interim costs while grant reimbursements are processed, and was told most project cost is covered by grants.
The Laramie City Council on May 6 awarded the construction bid for the Dallin diversion rehabilitation project to Wurx, LLC of Laramie for $2,174,406 and approved Resolution 2025‑36 to amend appropriations for the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget to add $110,000 to the capital project. The vote passed 9‑0.
Staff described the award as the culmination of seven years of work and said two bids were received. “We received 2 bids. 1 from Works for $2,174,406 and then a bid from Ryman Corp…$3,136,214. Staff is recommending that we go with Works, and so is our design engineer,” the project presenter said. The lower bid reflected the contractor’s plan to drive sheet pile, reducing dewatering and material costs, staff told council.
City staff said total awarded grants to date equal $2,129,440 and the total estimated project cost is about $2,452,406. The city’s agreed cost share is $250,000 (10%); staff said the expected shortfall until grant reimbursements arrive is about $70,000, and the requested $110,000 amendment will cover capital project cashflow until reimbursements are received. One outstanding grant application to NACA for $400,000 remains; staff expect to know by July.
Council members commended staff for securing grants and noted environmental benefits. Councilor O'Doherty, citing his wildlife background, said removing the obstruction will benefit trout migration and expand habitat. The project award and budget amendment were approved on a staff recommendation; a councilor asked whether waiting for the final grant award would be prudent, and staff said partners had reviewed bids and remained on board if the grant is awarded.
The motion to award the bid was moved by Vice Mayor Richardson and seconded by Councilor O'Doherty. The budget amendment and award passed by roll call 9‑0.
