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Lisbon tables Well #5 treatment facility bids after costs exceed estimates

City Council of Lisbon, Iowa · August 25, 2025
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Summary

City Engineer Dave Schechinger reported bids for the Well #5 Treatment Facility exceeded original estimates; the council voted unanimously to table the bids and seek cost-saving options.

The Lisbon City Council on Aug. 25, 2025, voted to table bids for the Well #5 Treatment Facility after City Engineer Dave Schechinger reported that all bids exceeded original cost estimates.

Schechinger recommended tabling the matter to allow staff to explore cost-saving alternatives. Councilman Nathan Smith moved to table the bids; Kevin Steele seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

The minutes do not list the bid amounts or the contractors who submitted proposals. The council directed that staff pursue options to reduce costs before returning to the council for further action.

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