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Perkins awards ITO Perkins Lift Station contract to Orr Construction for about $1.21 million
Summary
The City Commission approved awarding the ITO Perkins Lift Station project (24‑148) to Orr Construction Inc., funded by ARPA through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board with matching funds from the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; the contract and authorization for the city manager to execute documents passed by roll call.
The City of Perkins on Jan. 14 approved awarding the ITO Perkins Lift Station project (project no. 24‑148) to Orr Construction Incorporated for a bid in the vicinity of $1.21 million. The commission said the project will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act monies administered through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with matching funds provided by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Staff introduced the bid tabulation and recommendation and noted two bids met the solicitation standards and were close in price. Commissioners asked whether the city had prior working relationships with the recommended contractor and were told the contractor has previously completed local projects.
A commissioner moved to award the contract and to authorize the city manager to execute contracts and related documents; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call vote with the mayor, vice mayor, and commissioners Sarah, Jason and Veronica voting yes.
The item appeared on both the City Commission and Perkins Public Works Authority agendas because the project and grant paperwork involve both legal entities: the memorandum of understanding is between the City of Perkins and the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, while grant funds were received through the Perkins Public Works Authority. The commission did not specify a separate contract start date or expected construction timeline during the meeting.
Next steps identified by staff include finalizing contract documents and executing them under the city manager's authorization so procurement and construction can proceed.
