Red Oak council approves $326,459.70 contract for Bluebonnet Lane sewer project
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Sign Up Free
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 25-084R to award a construction contract for the Bluebonnet Lane 8-inch sanitary sewer project, funding and authorizing work to remove two hard-to-access manholes near a creek. City staff estimated construction at about 90–120 days and the measure passed 5–0.
The Red Oak City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 25-084R, awarding and authorizing execution of a construction contract for the Bluebonnet Lane 8-inch sanitary sewer project in an amount not to exceed $326,459.70.
City staff described the work as an extension from the south-end cul-de-sac of Bluebonnet to a creek area west of Hickory Creek that will bypass two manholes located in a difficult-to-access area next to the creek. "It is extending from the cul de sac at the South End of Bluebonnet over to the creek area just west of Hickory Creek," the project presenter said, adding the job will eliminate two manholes that sit about 4–5 feet tall and are treacherous to reach.
Staff told council the project was identified in the wastewater master plan, engineered last year and put out for bids this year. The presenter reported robust interest from contractors with 13 bids received and said reference checks for the apparent low bidder were exemplary. The presenter said the official contract award name in the agenda was "Gesick Construction," though the contractor name was later transcribed as "Jeske Construction" during the presentation; city staff cited positive references for the contractor selected.
Construction duration was estimated by staff at roughly 90–120 days, though the bid response sheet included a 180-day completion number; the presenter said the actual work likely will be shorter than the maximum. Councilmember discussion focused on staging, restoration of disturbed sidewalk areas and turf replacement; staff said new sidewalk and Bermuda sod will be restored after construction.
Mayor (unnamed) called for a motion to adopt the resolution; the motion carried on a recorded vote of 5–0 with Franklin, Flannery, Miller, Lightfoot and Smith voting in favor. No member asked for further postponement or separate consideration.
The contract authorizes city staff to finalize construction documents and execute the agreement; council did not attach additional conditions to approval. The city will post the award and contract for public records per standard purchasing procedures.