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Utility board approves $4,500 bid to relocate hydrant on North Knight Avenue
Summary
The board approved contracting Hometown Mechanical for $4,500 to relocate a hydrant 10 feet north on North Knight Avenue and install bollards after reviewing competing bids and concerns about repeated vehicle damage at the current location.
The Eldridge Electric and Water Utility Board approved a $4,500 contract with Hometown Mechanical to relocate and reinstall a fire hydrant on North Knight Avenue and to install protective bollards.
Bids and decision: Staff presented three bids for the hydrant placement and possible 10-foot relocation: Hometown Mechanical ($4,500 if moved 10 feet north), Peterson Plumbing ($4,930 if moved 10 feet) and Northwest Mechanical ($5,047 regardless). The board discussed driver behavior and visible tire ruts near the existing location that raised the likelihood of repeat damage; members agreed relocation plus bollards offered better long-term protection.
Motion and vote: Motion to approve contracting Hometown Mechanical to move the hydrant (motion by Harrington; second by Gooding) passed by voice vote.
Scope: Staff said the utility will supply the hydrant, pipe and related materials and the contractor’s bid covers labor (the contractor also offered to provide bedding rock at no cost). The board confirmed the motion should include moving the hydrant rather than a like-for-like replacement.
