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Hartford council rejects Wacker Drive bids after low bid exceeds estimates

City of Hartford Common Council · June 23, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted Resolution No. 3783 to reject bids for the Wacker Drive improvements after the low bid from Stark Pavement of $609,301.30 and others came in about $100,000 over projected costs; staff will rebid in January 2027.

City Engineer Walter told the council that three bids were received for Wacker Drive improvements and the lowest bid—Stark Pavement at $609,301.30—was about $100,000 over the city’s projected amount. Staff recommended rejecting the contract and rebidding in January 2027; the council adopted Resolution No. 3783 to reject the contract.

"The low Bid was from Stark Pavement at $609,301.30. All Bids were around $100,000 over projected amount," City Engineer Walter reported. On a motion by Alderperson Kirley, seconded by Alderperson Waldvogel, the council adopted the resolution to reject the bids unanimously.

City staff said the rebid is expected in January 2027 to align with revised project estimates and budgeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

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