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Council delays decision on archaeology survey tied to CDBG water‑main work
Summary
The council considered a $10,220 proposal from Bear Creek Archaeology for a required archaeological desktop and field survey tied to a CDBG-funded water-main project. Members raised concerns about receiving only one bid and voted to table the item to check references.
The Missouri Valley City Council tabled consideration of a single $10,220 proposal from Bear Creek Archaeology for a desktop assessment and subsequent field survey required under the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for water-main replacements.
Staff advised the archaeological assessment is a CDBG requirement for the 4th and 7th Street water-main project. Council members noted the city received only one proposal and asked whether references had been checked; one councilor asked for the item to be delayed so references could be verified. During discussion a councilor said the listed references included several larger cities and thought those referrals appeared credible, but other members said they preferred to confirm directly.
A motion to accept the proposal failed on the first vote. Council then voted to table the item so staff can contact references and confirm the proposal remains available and appropriate; the item will return to a future agenda for a final decision.
