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City awards Evergreen Avenue box culvert contract to A and R Services for $728,940

Effingham City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

City Engineer reported seven bidders for the Evergreen Avenue box culvert replacement and identified A and R Services as the low bidder at $728,940; council voted to accept the proposal and expects work to begin around April.

City Engineer Tate told the council the Evergreen Avenue box culvert replacement project drew seven bidders and that A and R Services submitted the low bid of $728,940. "A and R Services is the low bid at $728,940," Tate said, and indicated work would likely start around April, subject to usual contingencies.

Council moved and seconded a resolution accepting the proposal and voted in favor. Council members commented that the project will reopen roadside area and improve the adjacent bike path connections.

Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with A and R Services and schedule construction work to begin as weather and permitting allow.