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Council rejects alternative procurement approach for water treatment plant, urges tight budget cap
Summary
After reviewing an alternative procurement model that would engage a general contractor early, council and staff agreed that the approach would not speed the current water‑treatment‑plant project. The mayor urged a utilitarian design and suggested aiming for a lower budget target (around $14 million) rather than a $19 million initial estimate.
Council members reported on a virtual meeting with engineering and legal advisers (including Kennedy & Graven) about procurement options for the city’s water treatment plant. The group considered an alternative delivery model that involves hiring a general contractor early to advise on design and…
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