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City council approves fire‑truck refurb overrun, water‑main change order and Acoma Boulevard paving contract
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Summary
Council ratified a $31,213 overrun for a fire‑apparatus refurbishment, approved a $600,000 change order for the 2025 water‑main replacement project, and awarded the Acoma Boulevard paving contract to the low bidder for $5,902,266 (vote: 5–1 with one recusal).
At the April 14 meeting, Lake Havasu City council approved several contract items on the consent and action calendars.
Fire apparatus: Fire Department leadership requested ratification of Change Order No. 1 to the refurbishment of a 2001 aerial quint after inspection revealed additional work beyond the original $900,000 budget. The department anticipated the overrun during last year’s budget cycle and had set aside $35,000; the additional amount requested was $31,213. Vice Mayor David Diaz moved ratification and council approved the request 7–0.
Water main change order: Staff presented Change Order No. 3 to the 2025 water main replacement contract to add the Acoma Boulevard segment between Industrial Boulevard and Bahama Avenue so the pipe is replaced prior to the Acoma paving project. The change order adds 50 contract days and uses budget savings from earlier bid results. Council approved the change order and authorized execution (motion carries 7–0).
Acoma Boulevard paving contract: Capital program staff recommended awarding the Acoma Boulevard Street improvement contract (rotomill and overlay) to Pioneer Earth Movers Inc., the low bidder at $5,902,266. Councilmember Campbell recused from the vote; the motion to award, moved by Vice Mayor Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Lynn, passed with five ayes, one nay and one recusal.
Vote tallies and notes: The fire‑truck change order and the water‑main change order were approved unanimously (7–0). The Acoma Boulevard contract award was approved with five votes in favor, one no vote and one recusal; the record shows Councilmember Campbell recused herself from discussion and vote on the Acoma contract. Staff will move forward with contracting and scheduling per construction timelines discussed in the meeting.
