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Council sets wastewater bid opening for May 5 and accepts partial Real Community Grant award
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Summary
Milford staff rescheduled the wastewater project bid opening for May 5 at 2:00 p.m., reported robust contractor interest, and said the city received a partial Real Community Grant award of $194,013 (out of a $298,000 request), leaving an approximate $100,000 funding gap to resolve.
City staff (S4) told the council April 21 that a pre‑bid meeting for the wastewater project was held and that the bid opening is scheduled for May 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Staff said more than 50 contractors had logged into the procurement portal and about 15 attended the site visit, and that physical bid submissions are required and will be date/time stamped on receipt.
Staff also reported that Milford received a partial Real Community Grant award of $194,013 on a request of $298,000, creating an approximate funding gap of $100,000. Staff said options include narrowing project scope (for example paving a narrower lane) or identifying additional funding sources; staff will meet to refine cost estimates and return to council with options.
Why it matters: The wastewater project is a major infrastructure item for which timely contractor selection will determine schedule and cost; the grant award reduces but does not fully cover the planned scope, so council will need to consider scope or funding tradeoffs.
Next steps: Staff will accept and review bids on May 5 and will meet with the city foreman and finance staff to model scope adjustments or other funding options to cover the grant shortfall.