Columbus Nebraska, City Council Meeting 6/1/2026

The City Council of Columbus, Nebraska, held a meeting on June 1, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The council approved a resolution awarding a contract to BD Construction Incorporated for $136,379.50 for the Columbus Loop River Bridge Mitigation project (CIP 25-25). They also approved a professional services agreement with JEO Consulting Group Incorporated for design phase services related to the South 14th Avenue stormwater treatment facility, not to exceed $51,400 (CIP 24-37). Additionally, the council authorized advertising for bids for a $220,078.50 project to install precision approach path indicators and beacon upgrades at the Columbus Municipal Airport, supported by a state grant. The council approved the purchase of seven narcotic storage units from Knox Company to comply with new DEA regulations. Other routine items such as liquor license approval and appointments were also handled, along with the adoption of an ordinance regulating solid waste handling. No votes or motions indicated changes to procurement policy were made during this meeting.