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Livonia council approves $3.8 million asphalt contract and extends sidewalk unit prices amid procurement debate
Summary
Council approved waiving formal bids and extending unit prices for the 2026 asphalt program ($3,806,939.15) and extended sidewalk unit prices with long-standing vendors after debate over procurement transparency; votes ranged from 5-1 to 4-2 depending on the item.
The Livonia City Council voted to waive formal bidding and extend unit prices on several public-works contracts after public comment and council debate over procurement practices.
The largest item, a request from engineering to waive bidding and extend unit prices with Nagel Paving for the 2026 asphalt road program, totaled $3,806,939.15 from budgeted funds. Council approved the motion 5-1 after residents and one councilmember pressed for more frequent open bidding. Council member McDonough cast the lone no vote.
On sidewalk work, council finalized 2025 contract costs so homeowner assessments can be set and then…
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