Public Works & Finance Committees Meetings for April 13, 2026

The City of Muskogee held joint Public Works and Finance Committee meetings on April 13, 2026, addressing a broad range of procurement and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included awarding multiple maintenance contracts for elevators, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pest control, and generator services, with vendors such as Otus Elevator Company, Gordon's Heating and Air, BNR Electric, JL's Land Management LLC, Intex Sales and Service, and Macintosh Service LLC. The council approved bids for water treatment chemicals, road materials, and mowing services, as well as contracts for emergency water line repairs and sanitary sewer maintenance with Cook Consulting and Utilicore. Significant capital improvement projects were authorized, including a $2.17 million water line installation by Cook Consulting, a $199,900 chemical feed system upgrade, and a $1.19 million water system evaluation contract with Cowan Group Engineering funded by a $1.2 million grant from the Muscogee Foundation. The council also approved agreements with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation related to the Highway 69 widening project, covering street lighting, traffic signal maintenance, and utility relocation costs, with a total utility relocation reimbursement plan of $5 million. Additionally, the council authorized a $360,000 contract for traffic signal upgrades and approved the purchase of a 2026 dump truck under state contract SW035. A grant of over $52,000 from the CDC was accepted for a swimming and water safety program. The meeting included motions to approve claims, surplus city property, and various zoning and land use amendments. The council also passed a resolution to settle opioid litigation claims. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract awards, capital projects, and vendor selections critical to city infrastructure and services.