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Keokuk council approves demolition and contaminated-soil removal contract for former Elkhum site (Parcel D)

Keokuk City Council · April 17, 2026

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Summary

Council approved plans and awarded a contract to DW Zinsser Company for demolition and contaminated soil removal at the former Elkhum site (Auditor Parcel D), approving an amendment to explicitly include the base bid and all alternate bid items.

The Keokuk City Council approved a resolution to confirm plans, specifications, the form of contract and an estimate of cost for demolition activities and contaminated soil removal at the former Elkhum site (Auditor Parcel D), and authorized the mayor to enter into a contract with DW Zinsser Company.

During consideration of the award, a council member (S5) noted the packet resolution did not explicitly state that the contract award included the base bid and all alternate bid items. The council reviewed a revised resolution with additional whereas and therefore language to add that explicit inclusion. A council member (S6) moved to amend the resolution to include the base bid and all alternate bid items throughout the document; the amendment was seconded and approved. The council then voted to approve the amended resolution and award the contract to DW Zinsser Company.

The amendment clarifies that the contract will cover the base bid plus all alternates as shown in the revised document provided to council members. The council expressed appreciation for the contractor and staff work on the project and moved on to subsequent agenda items.