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Council approves package of design, road and equipment contracts; awards vehicle purchases and infrastructure bids
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting, Worcester City Council adopted a slate of budgeted resolutions authorizing a design‑build contract for a stormwater storage building, purchasing and upfitting patrol vehicles, advertising bids for road and sewer projects, and approving a water‑tank repaint. Council recorded motions and roll calls for each item.
Worcester City Council on Monday approved multiple budgeted resolutions authorizing contracts, purchases and bid advertisements across public safety, public works and utilities.
Key actions (all approved by roll call unless noted):
- Resolution 2025‑01: Authorized the director of administration to enter into a design‑build contract for design services for a stormwater storage/equipment building at the city’s operations site (former ODOT property). City staff described a design‑build procurement approach to shorten delivery and accommodate multiple contractors; council adopted the resolution after a second and roll call.
- Resolution 2025‑02: Authorized upfitting four previously ordered patrol vehicles and the purchase/upfit of three additional 2024 police vehicles that were unexpectedly available through the state bid dealer. Chief…
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