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Lake Elmo council accepts $1.57 million low bid, awards 2026 street and utility contract
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council voted Feb. 17 to accept bids and award a contract for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project in the Lake Elmo Heights neighborhood; the low bid of about $1.57 million was roughly $140,000 below the engineer's estimate. Council also authorized a materials testing contract not to exceed $30,000.
Lake Elmo — The Lake Elmo City Council on Feb. 17 voted to accept bids and award a contract for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project, approving work in the Lake Elmo Heights neighborhood that will include full-depth pavement reclamation, new concrete curb and gutter, minor grade adjustments for drainage and isolated storm‑sewer repairs.
City Engineer Mr. Stanley told the council the city received eight bids and that the low responsible bidder was McNamara Contracting Inc., with a bid “of about $1,570,000,” which he said was…
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