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Council signs off on fleet purchases, road widening bid and multiple waterline and street change orders
Summary
Cookeville council approved purchases and budget commitments for fleet replacements (sanitation truck, grinder, dumpster truck, street sweeper), awarded a sole bid for Interstate Drive widening to Rogers Group Inc., and approved change orders and final balances for Stevens Street and multiple waterline projects; staff said insurance proceeds will cover portions of some costs.
The Cookeville City Council approved a series of procurement and construction items aimed at maintaining city services and advancing capital projects.
Fleet and equipment: Staff recommended and the council approved a conditional commitment to purchase a 2027 Mac front‑load sanitation truck for $373,002.24 to lock in pricing pending the FY 26‑27 budget. Council also approved a $740,006.38 commitment to purchase a Vermeer horizontal grinder to replace a 2019 tub grinder lost in a fire; staff reported an insurance payment of about $253,000 and said remaining costs would be split with the county. The council approved a $143,002.72 commitment for a 2027 Mac dumpster truck and immediate purchase of a 2027 Isuzu street sweeper (Nighthawk Raptor 2) for $134,008.77; staff stated the insurance claim will cover the sweeper cost and described a planned budget amendment to record the revenue and purchase.
Road and water projects: Staff recommended awarding the Interstate Drive widening project to Rogers Group Incorporated, the sole bidder, at $497,007.23 for roughly 250 feet of work that includes a dedicated right‑turn lane and conversion of an existing lane to dual through lanes; the council approved the award. The council also approved a final change order for the Stevens Street improvement project adding $394,003.48 to cover unsuitable soils and additional work, and approved a net contract reduction of $296,890 on the 2025 Interstate Drive waterline project (new contract amount $1,292,485). The council authorized change order #6 for the South Jefferson Avenue waterline ($154,653) to extend a 16‑inch water line needed to coordinate upcoming street paving, and approved a $91,200 engineering design contract with CTI Engineers for a 16‑inch Spring Street waterline design.
Budget and insurance notes: Staff emphasized that several items are conditional on the FY 26‑27 budget and that insurance proceeds will offset some costs; for the street sweeper, staff said the insurance money will “cover it, completely.” Council approved the procurement, contract awards and change orders presented.
Next steps: staff will process the purchases and contract documents, pursue any required budget amendments and return to council if further approvals are required.
