water main replacement
Replace aging water main to improve drinking water reliability.
Watch for a published construction schedule, traffic control plan, and any planned water shutoffs tied to the Lincoln Avenue work.
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Council approved a contract to replace about 2,200 feet of water main along STH 42/Lincoln Avenue. The bid went to Vinton Construction for $349,985, with a not-to-exceed total of $384,983.50 including contingency, backed mainly by a state drinking-water loan.
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passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026 26-056 Competitive Bid Award for Contract 1-2026 for Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue in the Base Bid Amount of $349,985, Plus a 10% Contingency, in the Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $384,983.50
Motion to award the contract to Vinton Construction Company of Manitowoc, based on its lowest qualified bid, in the amount of $349,985.00 (26-056 Contract 1-2026 Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue)
Bill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby Yes
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Public Utilities Committee had an agenda item titled “1-2026 Water System Improvement.”
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A competitive bid opening identified Vinton Construction Company as the lowest responsible bidder at $349,985 for replacing about 2,200 feet of water main along STH 42/Lincoln Avenue; financing was described as primarily through the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
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Council voted 9-0 to award the water main improvement contract to Vinton Construction for $349,985, with a 10% contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $384,983.50.
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Public Utilities Committee again listed “1-2026 Water System Improvement” on its agenda.
Public Utilities Committee