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Council approves $2.315 million utility and road rehabilitation contract for 100 West
Summary
The City Council accepted Newman Construction's $2,315,000 bid for FY2026 road rehabilitation on 100 West (100 North to 700 North) and approved a $231,500 contingency; members questioned wide bid spreads and staff described vetting steps.
The American Fork City Council approved a $2,315,000 contract with Newman Construction for the fiscal year 2026 road rehabilitation project on 100 West from 100 North to 700 North, Utilities Phase 1, and authorized a $231,500 contingency.
During the discussion, Councilmember Tim Holley asked about the large disparity between the low and high bids (about $2.3 million to $3.9 million). Public Works staff explained that bids are vetted for computational errors, references are checked, and comparable bids supported staff confidence; staff noted one comparable bid was within $40,000 of the selected low bid. Councilmember Holley moved to accept the Newman bid; the motion passed with a unanimous recorded vote among present members.
Staff noted the utility work and patching will be completed this year with final paving expected the following year. The city will monitor contractor performance and return to the council if any bid-related or performance issues arise.
