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Commission awards negotiated contract for KOP rail extension, subject to KDOT approval
Summary
City staff recommended and commissioners approved awarding the KOP rail extension to the low bidder after negotiation; the contract award is expressly conditioned on KDOT approval. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote tally.
City staff told the Newton City Commission that bids for the KOP rail extension came in above the engineer’s estimate but that negotiations with the low bidder produced a price below that estimate. The staff presentation said the contractor and the city’s engineer recommended using a heavier, relayed rail and recommended awarding the contract, subject to KDOT approval.
A commissioner moved to accept the negotiated bid and another commissioner seconded. Commissioners confirmed the award would be conditioned on KDOT sign-off; the motion carried on a voice vote. The meeting transcript…
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