Public Works Commission Meeting | March 24, 2026

The City of Watertown Public Works Commission held a meeting on March 24, 2026, focusing on several procurement and infrastructure-related items. The commission reviewed and approved a proposal to upsize fire suppression lateral services for the 2028 Main Street reconstruction project, with assistance from Roberty Lean Associates to balance future needs and existing conditions. The upsizing costs, estimated between $38,000 and $44,000, are to be funded through general fund capital dollars or other mechanisms, as water utility funds cannot cover these expenses. Additionally, the commission awarded a sidewalk repair contract (Contract 8-26) to Ren Hack Construction Company, Inc. for $49,400.30, accepting the low bid. Lastly, the commission received an update on a grant application for a new street sweeper to replace aging equipment, with potential grant funding covering up to 25% of the anticipated cost and expected delivery in 2027 or 2028.