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Wausau Board of Public Works approves low bid for Downtown Mowery phase 2, hires Dixon for tank inspections and moves to closed session
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the Wausau Board of Public Works selected the low bidder for the Downtown Mowery Phase 2 project, approved several utility and paving items, awarded drain-down inspections to Dixon Engineering for about $30,000 and voted to meet in closed session to consider contractor prequalification for several street projects.
The Wausau Board of Public Works on Tuesday, Feb. 18 selected Pember as the low bidder for the Downtown Mowery development Phase 2 project and approved multiple contracting and licensing items, including hiring Dixon Engineering to perform water storage tank drain-down inspections for an estimated $30,000. The board also voted to enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to consider contractor prequalification for street projects.
Why it matters: The decisions move forward a major downtown development procurement and several city infrastructure actions that will affect upcoming street and utility work in Wausau.
The board approved the minutes of its Feb. 11 meeting by voice vote before taking up bids for the Downtown Mowery development Phase 2. Board member 1, a member of the Board of Public Works, read four bids: Pember (low bid) at $3,677,894.67; Haas at $3,777,124.09; Earth at $4,320,377.90; and Integrity at $4,591,539.79. After the bids were displayed, Board member 1 moved to select Pember as the low bidder; Board member 2 seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote.
The board opened proposals for the city surveyor professional services for 2025. Two proposals were noted in the meeting record—Becker Hoppe and Quest—with the board directing staff to return with a recommendation. Board member 2 said staff would bring those back with a recommendation.
Scott, a staff member, reported that proposals for drain-down inspections of water storage facilities were evaluated by him, the plant operator and the lead technician. He said Dixon Engineering ranked highest on the scoring and provided an estimated cost of $30,000. Board member 1 moved to proceed with Dixon Engineering for the inspections; Board member 2 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.
The board also voted to approve a Portland cement concrete Lisonbee utility traffic restoration item and a bituminous concrete paving license for utility traffic and restoration. Both motions were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Near the end of the meeting Board member 1 moved that the board go into closed session "pursuant to section 19.85(1)(d) of the Wisconsin Statutes" for the purpose of considering and deliberating on contractor prequalification for street construction projects (listed as Randolph Street, Cherry Street, and the 2025 concrete pavement repair project). Board member 2 seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
Next steps: Staff will return with recommendations on the city surveyor proposals and will proceed with contract steps for the items approved. The closed-session discussion on prequalification was scheduled to follow the public meeting.
