Council approves three‑year extension for lead service‑line replacements
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Summary
Council approved a three‑year extension of the 2023 low‑bid contract to continue lead service‑line replacements, estimating about $600,000 over three years and reporting roughly 108 replacements completed so far with about 172 remaining known or possible lines.
Council approved a three‑year extension with the contractor chosen in 2023 to continue lead service‑line replacements within the city.
Treasurer/staff explained the extension would keep the contractor at the same pricing as 2023 and that the city has completed roughly 108 replacements to date with about 172 known or possible remaining leads. Staff estimated a roughly $600,000 minimum budget to complete replacements over the next three years if the contractor can perform at volume.
"They've expressed interest of continuing at the same price, from 2023," a staff member told the council. "So we thought that 3 years and $600,000 minimum ... is fair."
Council moved and approved the extension by voice vote. Councilmembers complimented the contractor's past performance, with one member calling them "a very professional company." The contract extension is intended to keep the city on pace with a statewide initiative to replace lead service lines; staff will continue to track line counts and funding needs.
The transcript does not include a line‑by‑line roll call for the vote; approval was recorded by voice. The council did not provide additional contract details or a new vendor name beyond the record of the original low bidder from 2023.
