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The June 25, 2026 information packet includes Strand Associates’ final 2026 Water Rate Study for Iowa City, which concludes the Water Division must enter a 10‑year period of 4–13% annual water rate increases above inflation to fund substantial capital reinvestment. The study identifies roughly $59 million in growth-related water capital projects through 2037 plus at least $24 million in aging main replacements starting in 2034, alongside pressure zone improvements, new elevated storage, well work, and treatment plant rehabilitation. The report recommends specific funding strategies (notably Alternative 2c and 3b), calls for further study of 109 miles of aging cast iron mains, and highlights the need for an asset management and pipeline prioritization database and public communications campaigns. No procurement has been issued yet; the City now has a prioritized CIP, policy options, and a clear need for financial, engineering, asset management, public outreach, and implementation support as it moves from planning into execution over the next several budget cycles.

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$82,950,000Jun 25, 2026

The Pella Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing the proposed Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan for conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan before it advances to City Council. The plan is centered on redevelopment of Central College properties into up to 1,350 rental housing units and roughly 120,000 square feet of commercial space, representing an estimated 345000000 in private investment and converting currently tax-exempt campus assets into taxable property. The Urban Renewal Plan identifies about 22280000 in eligible public infrastructure work and 25000000 in potential future economic development incentives, to be financed largely through tax increment financing over a 20‑year horizon. Listed infrastructure includes street reconstructions (Independence, West Third, Fifield Road, Union), a West Fourth Street extension, and utility relocations and undergrounding of electric lines. No specific projects have been bid yet, so this is still a conceptual program; vendors in engineering, construction, housing development, commercial development, and incentive/financing advisory services can begin positioning with city staff and Central College as detailed scopes and phasing are defined.

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$22,280,000Jun 22, 2026

At the June 22, 2026 council meeting, George Davis from the Dubuque County Conservation Board presented plans for the Locher Lake Recreation area, noting they are working with RDG engineering on concepts. The preliminary plan includes a 30‑acre pond, recreation area, walking trail around the lake, pavilion, fishing pier, and a possible extension of Coohey Trail to the lake, and the board plans to place an approximately 18,000,000 bond issue on the November ballot. This indicates a significant, multi‑component parks and recreation development that is still in the planning and funding approval stage, with only the planning engineer identified so far. Vendors in park design-build, trail construction, site utilities, playgrounds, pavilions, docks, landscaping, and related consulting can begin positioning ahead of detailed design and phased procurements that would follow a successful bond vote and subsequent detailed scoping.

Pre-RFP
$18,000,000Jun 22, 2026

The City of Marion’s Aquatic Center Steering Committee reviewed an updated aquatic facility concept and a detailed Willowood Pool Facility Assessment in June 2026, prepared by consultant Water's Edge. The assessment documents significant structural, mechanical, piping, decking, building, and lighting deterioration at the 1987-era pool complex, and outlines options ranging from ongoing repairs to long-term corrections or full replacement with cost magnitudes of roughly 5–7 million for major work. No decisions were made at the June 2026 steering committee meeting, and Water's Edge will continue refining both the assessment and redesign concepts for further discussion. This puts the City in an early planning stage for a substantial capital project that could include reconstruction of basins, replacement of piping and filtration, bathhouse renovation, new lighting, and possible full facility replacement. Vendors in aquatic design, architecture/engineering, construction, mechanical systems, and pool equipment can begin positioning around concepts, phasing, cost estimating, and funding strategies as the City evaluates whether to pursue long-term corrections or full replacement within the next five years.

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$7,000,000Jun 16, 2026

At the June 16, 2026 joint meeting, the Milford City Council and Milford Municipal Utilities Board reviewed a Bolten & Menk cost of services study tied to a major water treatment plant project whose estimated cost has grown from roughly 18–20 million to nearly 30 million including engineering. Council and staff questioned the study’s data sources, cost projections, and rate assumptions, concluding that the analysis was too broad and must be revised with more detailed and accurate figures. The discussion highlighted a significant funding shortfall for the water plant, impacts from COVID-19-related inflation and treatment/design changes, and the possible need for utility rate increases, with further discussion deferred to a future meeting. The bodies also talked about forming a joint committee to evaluate options and recommend a path forward, especially given a revenue loss tied to duplicated revenue from the City of West Okoboji. This creates an early-stage opportunity for firms that support utility rate studies, financial modeling, grant/funding strategy, and water plant design and delivery to help refine the revised study, structure financing, and prepare for eventual procurement of the expanded treatment facility and related infrastructure work.

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$30,000,000Jun 16, 2026

The City of Garden Grove Public Works Department is seeking City Council approval to award an on-call concrete construction services contract (IFB S-1389) to Tiger Construction LLC for work on various city streets and rights-of-way. The effort addresses a significant backlog of damaged concrete in residential sidewalks, driveway approaches, wheelchair ramps, cross-gutters, curbs, and gutters to reduce slip-and-fall claims and improve stormwater drainage. Nine contractors responded to the IFB, and after withdrawal of an erroneously priced bid from Van Engineering, Tiger Construction emerged as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on Option B pricing, where the contractor completes all work. The proposed contract is for a five-year term with expenditures not to exceed 4500000 total, structured as 1800000 over the first two years and up to three optional one-year extensions at 900000 per year, funded from the Street Division’s operating budget. For vendors, this establishes Tiger as the on-call incumbent through the contract term, signaling concrete and related services are locked in but creating potential for subcontracting, materials supply, inspection, safety, and asset management support around this large, multi-year program.

Contract Award
$4,500,000Jun 23, 2026

On June 2, 2026, the Le Mars City Council approved Resolution 26-27 awarding the Municipal Park Improvements construction contract to Nelson Commercial Construction of Sioux City, IA. The award covers the base bid of 6259422.73 and Alternate B of 45400, for a total project value of 6304822.73, indicating a substantial multi-year park upgrade effort. Although the primary construction vendor is selected, a project of this size will require specialty subs, materials suppliers, playground and recreation equipment, site furnishings, and possibly technology or security integrations during implementation. Vendors can position for subcontracting, change-order work, and future phases of park and recreation improvements by connecting with Nelson Commercial and the City’s parks and public works leadership while construction administration moves forward.

Contract Award
$6,304,823Jun 16, 2026

On June 2, 2026, the City Council approved the construction contract and performance bond with Stahl Construction for the Pella Community Center Renovation Project. The Council had previously awarded the contract on May 5, 2026, to Stahl in the amount of $6,540,000 for the base bid plus alternates, which include core systems upgrades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire sprinklers, windows, roof, restrooms, kitchen, elevator) and a stairwell addition with office conversion. Substantial completion is scheduled for April 2027, so the project is entering full implementation. While the main construction award is decided, the scale and scope of upgrades indicate future needs for furniture, technology, security, AV systems, specialized equipment, and longer-term facilities maintenance. Vendors can also track Stahl as the GC for possible subcontracting or follow-on work around programming, operations, and building performance.

Contract Award
$6,540,000Jun 16, 2026

The Council awarded and approved a contract with SuBSurfco, LLC in the amount of $2,396,130.71 for the Nebraska Street Water Main Replacement Project from 5th Street to 8th Street (Project No. 7534-719-387). This is a significant underground infrastructure project addressing water main replacement in a defined downtown corridor. With the construction contract in place, the project is moving into implementation, but large civil works often generate change orders, inspection needs, traffic control, and surface restoration work. Engineering, construction support, materials suppliers, and paving contractors can target subcontracting or follow‑on opportunities, and competitors can note SuBSurfco as the incumbent for similar future water main projects.

Contract Award
$2,396,131Jun 15, 2026

The Mount Pleasant City Council held a public hearing on the Winfield Avenue PCC Pavement Grade & Replace Street and Trail Project, covering Broadway Avenue to Grand Avenue, indicating a defined transportation and trail reconstruction scope. In the same meeting, the Council authorized the Mayor to sign an engagement letter with Piper Sandler & Co. to consult on and implement a 2026 bond of up to 1235000 to fund this street project and a new street sweeper. No construction contractor or design firm is named, suggesting that detailed design, bid packaging, or construction procurement may still be ahead. This is a significant capital project that will need engineering, construction, materials, traffic control, and potentially trail/streetscape amenities once financing is in place. Vendors can engage with Public Works and city administration around upcoming bid timelines, specifications, and opportunities for related services like inspection, materials testing, and construction management.

Pre-RFP
$1,235,000May 13, 2026

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