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Council awards refuse contract and multiple public-works bids, citing competitive bids and lower refuse fee

City Council of Coldwater, Michigan · April 27, 2026
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Summary

Coldwater approved awarding the refuse/recycling contract to incumbent Republic Waste Services with a proposed $16.95 monthly resident unit fee and also approved sidewalk, Liberty Street paving and Moore Street reconstruction contracts following competitive bids.

The Coldwater City Council on April 27 approved multiple service and construction awards, including a new refuse/recycling contract and several street and sidewalk projects.

Staff recommended awarding the city's refuse, recycling and large-item collection contract to Republic Waste Services, the incumbent and low bidder. Keith Baker said the low bid translates to a proposed resident monthly fee of $16.95 per unit, which staff said is a $2.25 reduction from the current charge; council adopted…

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