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Council roundup: Neo Electrical low bid for downtown lighting; tourism grants, fire projects and seasonal hires approved

New Richmond City Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

The New Richmond City Council authorized solicitation of bids for underground/pole work, awarded the downtown lighting low bid to Neo Electrical Solutions for $695,359.45, approved tourism committee grant recommendations, authorized two seasonal electric hires with potential apprenticeship conversion, and approved fire advisory board capital projects totaling $92,547 (city's on‑hand funds ~$65,270).

At its meeting the New Richmond City Council approved several operational and capital items in a consolidated series of votes.

Downtown lighting contract: After a bid opening, staff recommended awarding the downtown lighting project to the low bidder, Neo Electrical Solutions, at a low bid of $695,359.45 (engineer’s estimate $758,842). The scope presented to council includes new underground conduit, replacement of existing poles, concrete replacement work and removal of existing electrical infrastructure; benches, planters and trash receptacles are to be procured separately. The…

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