Santaquin council approves construction contract awards, Main Street time extension and surpluses police vehicles

Santaquin City Council on Jan. 20 approved a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) services contract recommendation and several project actions, including a time-only extension for the Main Street project and surplusing older police vehicles.

Staff told the council that six firms submitted CMGC proposals to complete interior tenant finishes and site improvements for two city buildings (a public-works/cemetery support building and a 7,500-square-foot building adjacent to the recreation building). After scoring proposals on cost, relevant experience, methodology, schedule and safety, staff recommended Ellsworth Paulson Construction. Councilmembers asked why a lower-cost bid from Vancon was not selected; staff said the $14,000 difference was outweighed by higher scores for relevant experience and methodology.

The council moved and approved the CMGC award to Ellsworth Paulson. Staff said the CMGC process will return a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and detailed bid information to the council before construction proceeds.

On the Main Street project, staff described outstanding landscaping and punch-list items that could not be completed before the pressurized irrigation shutdown; council approved a time-only change order (Change Order No. 4) extending the contract time to May 31, 2026. Staff clarified there is no additional cost associated with this time extension and contractors remain responsible for correcting work that does not meet standards, including ADA ramp rework.

Earlier on the consent agenda, the council approved a resolution to declare four older police vehicles surplus and to sell them; staff said equipment will be removed and the city will report revenues once vehicles are sold.

Vote summaries: The motions to approve the CMGC award and the Main Street time-only change order were moved, seconded and approved by voice/roll call during the meeting; the consent agenda (including the vehicle surplus resolution) also carried. The transcript records affirmative roll-call replies for members present; no recorded 'No' votes appeared.

Why it matters: The CMGC award moves the city toward completing two municipal buildings and the Main Street extension addresses outstanding public‑works restorations; surplusing older police vehicles is aimed at reducing maintenance costs.

What’s next: Staff will return with GMP numbers and detailed contractor pricing under the CMGC process; the Main Street contractor will complete remaining landscape and ADA work by the new completion date where feasible.

Ending: Council adjourned to a closed session to discuss pending litigation, collective bargaining and property/development matters.