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Council reviews multiple procurement items including $2.3M DEED cleanup grant subrecipient agreement and Sixth Avenue East reconditioning contract
Summary
Council members reviewed a block of procurement and infrastructure agreements — including a $2.3 million DEED cleanup grant subrecipient agreement with Sofitel, equipment purchases and several lead-service-line design contracts — and asked staff follow-up questions about timelines and budget responsibilities.
The Duluth City Council reviewed a series of procurement and infrastructure agenda items that included contract authorizations, equipment purchases and grant subrecipient confirmations.
City staff described a subrecipient agreement with Sofitel America Corp. tied to a $2,300,000 cleanup grant awarded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) last year. Administrator Staling said the agreement confirms the city's subrecipient relationship and Sofitel’s commitment to follow state grant requirements; staff characterized the paperwork as an update to ensure the project complies with DEED guidelines.
The council also considered equipment and contracts listed together as Items 17–25. Highlights included authorization to purchase a 2025 Case 621G wheel loader and bucket attachment from Titan Machinery Incorporated for $202,009.74 and $0.89 (as read into the…
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