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Ripon accepts low bid from Kartechner Brothers for 2026 roadway improvements
Summary
The council accepted bids for two mill‑and‑overlay projects (Tabert and Hall streets) and awarded the work to Kartechner Brothers LLC for $193,672.47, using wheel‑tax and TIF funds to expand the scope.
City staff presented the results of a public bidding process for two 2026 roadway mill‑and‑overlay projects (Tabert Street from Washington to Eureka and Hall Street from Stanton to Douglas). The low responsive bidder was Kartechner Brothers LLC with a total bid of $193,672.47.
Staff said wheel‑tax revenues and TIF funds would be used to fund and expand the scope beyond initial expectations, allowing the city to bid and proceed on both small projects instead of only one. Staff noted the city expects to have collected a full year of wheel‑tax revenue and anticipates roughly $150,000–$160,000 in that fund, with TIF coverage offsetting part of Hall Street.
Councilors discussed expected scope (more blocks than originally anticipated), the benefits of using local contractors and the potential for higher state matching funds in future years by increasing city spending on transportation projects. A motion to approve the low bid and authorize execution of the notice of award passed on voice vote.
