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Council awards low bid for catch-basin repairs; storm-sewer budget to be used
Summary
Public Works recommended awarding a low bid of about $27,528 for five catch-basin repairs to address failing storm infrastructure; council approved the contract and noted the work could exhaust storm-sewer funds for the year.
Public Works staff presented drawings and two bids for repairs to five catch basins and recommended awarding the work to the low bidder. The staff packet showed Kieklee Underground at $37,500 for five repairs and a lower bid (client/Klein) for about $27,528 for the same work.
Public Works staff said most of the cost would come from the storm-sewer budget and acknowledged that the repairs “will fry that budget for the year.” Council members asked about scope and timing; staff said the contractor could begin locating and completing work in roughly two weeks, weather permitting. A motion to approve the low bid for $27,528 was made and recorded as passing 5-0.
Council members emphasized practical trade-offs of carrying out needed storm-sewer repairs midyear while monitoring remaining capital funds. Staff will coordinate marking and locating utilities before construction begins and will report back as the work proceeds.
