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Council awards $341,276 paving contract to Midstate Construction; award passes 5–1

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council awarded the Annual Overlay Project to Midstate Construction for $341,276.30 (plus a 10% contingency), approved use of prior motor vehicle license fee fund balance, and the award passed 5–1 with Council Member Ed Sain voting against.

Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz recommended awarding the Annual Overlay Project for E. 23rd Street to Midstate Construction, which submitted the lowest qualified bid for the base and two alternates at $341,276.30. Staff recommended a 10% contingency ($34,127.63) for a total project estimate of $375,403.93.

Wentz explained available funding included unspent FY2021 motor vehicle license fee balance ($88,550.81), FY2022 Powell Bill funds ($110,150), and FY2022 motor vehicle license fees ($246,800), creating a $445,500.81 paving budget. Using the recommended contingency and award would leave approximately $70,096.88 for remaining paving needs after this project.

Council approved the budget ordinance amendment and awarded the bid to Midstate Construction. The award passed with five votes in favor (Hodge, Danner, Dixon, Stiver, Roy Johnson) and one vote against (Ed Sain).