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Brainerd utilities commission awards two alley service-line contracts, authorizes bids for larger 2026 projects
Summary
The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission approved awarding two alley galvanized water-service replacement contracts to Tredder Excavating (north block: $65,000; south block: $92,000) and authorized staff to solicit bids for two larger 2026 galvanized-service projects tied to street reconstruction; commissioners voted unanimously on all items.
The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission on April 17 approved two construction agreements for galvanized water-service line replacements in the alley between South 6th and South 7th streets and authorized staff to solicit bids on two larger 2026 service-replacement projects.
Mr. Sandy, presenting staff recommendations, said the city solicited quotes for the alley projects and received bids from “Tredder Excavating and Dechantel Excavating,” and that “Tredder Excavating was the apparent low quote at a total construction cost of $65,000” to replace five galvanized services in the north block. Commissioners then moved, seconded and approved the award by roll call.
For the south block — between Ronald Street and Paul Street — Mr. Sandy said eight galvanized services were identified and that the apparent low bid was $92,000 from…
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