Fitchburg, WI Board of Public Works 4-20-26

The Fitchburg, WI Board of Public Works held a meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing on several procurement and public works projects. Key discussions included approval of ordinance 2026-11, which amended public construction contract thresholds, increasing the bid requirement from $25,000 to $50,000 for general public construction projects, excluding highway projects. The board approved resolution R9426 to accept the 2026 Belmar and Tower Hill utility improvement bid awarded to Speedway, with funding partially covered by a $315,000 grant and a budget amendment reallocating $93,000 from the water utility fund. Additionally, resolution R9326 was approved to authorize the police storage building re-roof and gutter replacement contract valued at $68,000. The board also approved resolution R7526 granting an underground electric easement at the Lacy Road water tower to MG&E, with a project cost of approximately $100,000. Lastly, contract amendment three for Fitchrona Engineering Services was approved to address design changes and property acquisition challenges related to a roundabout and road improvements. The meeting included updates on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects, road closures, and maintenance activities, with attention to coordination and funding sources.