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Council authorizes re-bid of Minnegar Road street and stormwater project after redesign
Summary
Public Works told the council that initial bids for the Northwest Minnegar Road project came in 24% above estimates. Staff redesigned key elements and asked to re-bid; council approved moving the project forward and reissuing bids so construction can begin this winter.
The Topeka City Council approved reissuing bids for multiple street and stormwater projects on Northwest Minnegar Road after bids initially came in higher than estimated.
Public Works Director Steve Grun reported that bids for the project were about 24% above the city’s estimates. Staff redesigned the structure under Minnegar Road — switching from a cast-in-place design to precast elements — and reallocated funds to cover anticipated cost increases. Grun told the council that re-bidding now would allow construction to proceed in dry winter conditions, improving constructability.
Councilman Duncan asked whether the price increase was typical; Grun said this project’s design type and structure change drove the increase rather than a general market spike. The council voted to approve rebidding and move the project forward (recorded 9 yes).
