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Council approves $1.83 million contract for lead service line replacements
Summary
The Saginaw City Council approved a $1,832,365 contract with Rody Brothers Excavating Inc. for a new phase of lead service line replacements; council members questioned contractor licensing, prevailing wage and expected scope of work during discussion.
Saginaw — The Saginaw City Council approved a $1,832,365 contract on June 27 with Rody Brothers Excavating Incorporated for a lead service line replacement project managed by the Public Services Department.
The contract—listed on the consent agenda as item 30—was the subject of extended public questioning from council members about licensing, prevailing wage, subcontracting and the number and cost of service lines to be replaced. City staff said the contractor must work under a licensed plumber and that prevailing-wage requirements apply because of the funding source.
Council member concerns and staff responses: Council…
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