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Council approves replacement of library boilers, waives bidding pending attorney review

Ishpeming City Council · December 18, 2025
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Summary

After a boiler failure at the public library, council approved a $274,843 Prime Specialty Contracting proposal to replace the heating system, waived competitive bidding and discussed short-term financing and potential state emergency funds to offset costs.

City staff reported a failure in the library’s boiler system that left the library operating on a temporary setup and at times as cold as 60 degrees. Bill (DPW/BPW) said the internal parts of the boiler failed and recommended full replacement. Council approved executing a $274,843 agreement with Prime Specialty Contracting to replace the boilers and upgrade the hot-water system,…

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