Council postpones Custer Road tank procurement while pursuing grant option
Mar 10, 2026
Council members discussed rejecting bids for a 6-million-gallon Custer Road ground storage water tank after proposals came in about $2 million over an engineer estimate of $12.9 million; staff said a grant decision is expected by August and recommended delaying rebid until grant outcome is known.
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Council discussed and approved actions related to the Custer Road ground storage tank after staff reported that two construction proposals significantly exceeded the engineer's estimate of $12,900,000. A staff representative said the lowest bid was nearly $2,000,000 over the estimate and that the town rejected the bids to explore alternatives.
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