Kenosha Water Utility awards $442,980 water-main contract, accepts infrastructure and records easements

The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Kenosha on April 14 approved a $442,980 contract for a water-main relay package, accepted sanitary sewer and water distribution facilities installed for a private development and authorized recorded easement and deed-language changes for city utility property.

The actions affect planned water-main and sewer work near portions of the city and formalize ownership and maintenance rights tied to a private development. Board members voted unanimously on each item after staff described the projects and recommended approval.

Kenosha Water Utility staff presented a low bid from Globe Contractors Inc. for "water main relay package No. 2" and recommended awarding the contract in the amount of $442,980. Mr. Jeneck, Kenosha Water Utility staff, told commissioners the work is mostly water-related replacements with a small portion of sewer main relay near the intersection of 30 Fifth Avenue and 60 Fifth Street and said the costs were accounted for in the budget. The board moved, seconded and…