Public Works / April 14, 2026

The City of Hartford's Public Works meeting on April 14, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and capital improvement projects related to street reconstruction and road extension. The committee approved the bid for the Center Street Reconstruction project, awarding the contract to Lain Contractors for just under $636,000, which was below the engineering estimate of $720,000. The project involves about 700 feet of full roadway reconstruction including sanitary and storm sewer replacements. Additionally, the council discussed authorizing a public bidding process for the partial extension of Innovation Way, with a base bid of $1.7 million and an alternate bid option for the full $3.3 million roadway extension. This project is tied to a tax incremental district (TID) and will be financed through borrowing, with repayment expected from future development increments. The meeting also included an update on the city's MS4 stormwater permit compliance and ongoing stormwater quality management planning. Motions to approve the bids and proceed with bidding were passed unanimously.