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Council approves $21,710 increase to finish 2024 street project after contractor cuts scope
Summary
City engineer told council supplier discounts were lost after the contractor reduced its awarded scope; council approved a $21,710 increase so the current contractor can finish two sections of the 2024 street improvement project rather than rebid.
The city engineer told the council that a contractor handling sections B and D of the 2024 street improvement project asked for a $21,710 increase after supplier discounts were lost when the contractor's awarded scope was reduced. The engineer explained the requested increase on a $1,225,000 project and recommended council consider the contractor's previous workmanship before making a decision.
Council members weighed the risk of rebidding — which could raise costs further or delay completion — against paying the requested increase. One council member said denying the increase could mean no work this fall and potentially higher costs next year. The council voted to approve the $21,710 increase, 5-0, and staff said the contractor expects to execute the contract and complete the work this fall.
