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Wheaton approves $5.5M construction contract for 2026 road, sewer and water rehabilitation program
Summary
Council adopted R‑2026‑34 authorizing Agreement No. 610 with R.W. Dunteman Company for $5,513,388.67 plus 5% contingency and R‑2026‑33 allocating $3.5 million of Motor Fuel Tax funds to the program; staff said bids left the project $670,000 over budget but capital reserves can cover the shortfall.
The Wheaton City Council on April 20 adopted Resolution R‑2026‑34, authorizing the city to enter Agreement No. 610 with R.W. Dunteman Company for construction services for the 2026 Road, Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Program in an amount not to exceed $5,513,388.67 plus a 5% contingency. The resolution passed by unanimous roll call.
City Manager Michael Dzugan said two bids were received and that staff reduced project scope by approximately $1.2 million, but costs remain about $670,000 above the 2026 budget. He said capital project funds can cover the difference and staff is confident the city can proceed. The council also adopted R‑2026‑33, allocating $3.5 million from Motor Fuel Tax funds toward the rehabilitation program; Exhibit A (referenced in the record) lists designated projects included in the program.
The council recorded the vote as unanimous. No councilmember opposed proceeding despite the budget variance; the record notes a deferred reconstruction of Driving Park to next year to manage scope and cost.
