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DeKalb council approves $3.28 million street resurfacing contract amid higher asphalt costs
City of DeKalb City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary
Council approved a $3,276,754.99 award for the 2026 street maintenance program to Kern Contracting Company, noting material cost increases and that only one bidder submitted for the base plus alternates; staff said the city will cover a roughly $277,000 overage by deferring smaller capital items.
The DeKalb City Council awarded the 2026 Street Maintenance contract to Kern Contracting Company for $3,276,754.99, with a city contingency of $12,222 for a total authorized amount of $3,288,977.21.
City Manager Bill Nicholas told the council that rising petroleum-based…
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