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Council approves K2 Construction contract for Scots Creek Trail; discusses closures, funding and change order
Summary
Hickman approved a $226,841.50 contract with K2 Construction for the Scots Creek Trail project, reviewed grant reimbursement (80% from Nebraska Game and Parks), a 13-day Hickman Road closure in October, potential change order to increase concrete thickness from 5 in to 6 in, and an offered parcel donation from Cooper Construction.
Hickman — The city council approved the bid form and construction contract with K2 Construction for the Scots Creek Trail project at a contract price of $226,841.50 and discussed schedule, grant funding and construction specifications.
Staff outlined the contract timeline: substantial completion is set for Oct. 31, 2025, with final completion and readiness for final payment by Nov. 15, 2025. Liquidated damages are included in the contract: staff cited an $800-per-day assessment tied to the substantial-completion deadline and $500 per day after the final-completion date if work remains incomplete.
The project has grant support from Nebraska Game and Parks covering 80% of eligible expenditures up to $250,000; the city is responsible for 20% and must pay invoices up front and submit monthly reimbursement requests after engineer review.
Staff warned that a 13-day closure of Hickman Road (projected roughly Oct. 10–29) will be required for parts of construction; the city will notify nearby businesses, the Hickman Chamber of Commerce, residents and the school district, and will post detour routes. Council asked staff to minimize disruption and ensure access for Walnut Street residents during closures.
Council members discussed a recommended change order to increase the trail concrete from 5-inch thickness to 6-inch for durability and to accommodate potential heavy maintenance equipment accessing sewer manholes. Staff said the city engineer will provide cost estimates and an explanation for rebar choices, and plans to bring a change order to the council for consideration at a future meeting.
Staff also displayed GIS for easements: Jack and Cheryl Scott will be asked to grant an easement by resolution at an upcoming meeting, and Dan Cooper of Cooper Construction has offered to donate an outlot that may eliminate the need for an additional easement.
Council questioned whether grant funds could cover lighting; staff said lighting is outside the approved grant scope and changing the project scope could jeopardize funding. The council discussed local fundraising options for lighting, including community events tied to the trail. Miss Zean moved and Mr. Borcart seconded approval of the K2 contract; Michelle called the roll and the motion passed with the votes recorded as affirmative for members present.
