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Council awards $2.432 million Riverside lift-station contract to low bidder Edstrom Construction
Summary
The council approved awarding the Riverside Lift Station and gravity sewer contract to Edstrom Construction for $2,432,390.10 after staff reported bids and potential cost-savings on odor-control equipment; council noted rising construction costs.
The City Council voted to award the Riverside Lift Station and associated gravity sewer work to Edstrom Construction for $2,432,390.10.
Public Works Director Keith Davidson said Edstrom was the low bidder on the project and that the city's bids for related projects are closely clustered, which staff view as a sign of reliable bidding. Davidson told the council staff will negotiate minor changes with the contractor to seek cost savings; he identified one possible odor-control unit substitution that might save about $55,000.
“There’s only $2,000 difference on a 2 and a half million dollar bid,” Davidson said, noting that tight bid results increase confidence in the procurement. Council members acknowledged escalation in construction costs compared with earlier estimates.
Council action: A motion to award the bid to Edstrom Construction for $2,432,390.10 was made on the record, seconded by Council Member David Reeser, and approved with an affirmative voice vote.
Why it matters: The lift station and gravity sewer are major wastewater capital projects; higher-than-estimated construction costs will affect project budgeting and timing for related capital work.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract details with Edstrom Construction and pursue the small-cost adjustments discussed at the meeting before execution.
