Council selects Forefront General Contracting to build upper‑bench culinary waterline

Aug 19, 2026

Following a competitive bid process, the council approved awarding the upper‑bench transmission culinary waterline contract to local firm Forefront General Contracting; the project received a $500,000 grant and a 6% contingency was added to the contract package.

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The council approved staff’s recommendation to select Forefront General Contracting to construct the upper‑bench transmission culinary waterline. Jordan, public‑works staff, said the project ties the upper tank into Wilder Crest and extends lines to the Mahogany Ridge area and that the work will improve fire flow in those neighborhoods. Staff said Forefront submitted the lowest responsible bid and comes with positive references from engineers.

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