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Council authorizes city manager to negotiate $569,000 construction contract with Fast Construction

Lucas City Council · May 15, 2025
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Summary

Council authorized the city manager to negotiate and enter a contract with Fast Construction for a base amount of $569,000 plus a contingency of $47,678 for foundation/geotech needs, staying within the approved budget of $616,678 (account 11-8300-200).

City project staff recommended awarding a construction contract to Fast Construction after rebidding the project; staff said two bids were received and the lowest qualified bid was $569,000. Staff recommended a contingency of $47,678 — mostly to address geotechnical and foundation unknowns — for a total authorized budget not to exceed $616,678 from account 11-8300-200.

Council asked about contract timing and duration. Staff said the city would issue a 10-day notice to proceed and that the contract term requested is 180 days. The council moved to authorize the city manager to negotiate and enter into the contract for $569,000 with the $47,678 contingency, and approved the authorization by voice vote.