Public Works Meeting (7/13/2026) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO

The City of Lee's Summit Public Works Committee met on July 13, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a $128,677.99 contract increase with Weedman, Inc. for emergency storm repair on Fifth Street, and awarding a $3,745,890 contract to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for Southeast Taxi Lane construction at the Lee's Summit Regional Airport. The committee also approved professional engineering service contracts: a $1,280,523 award to HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Tutor Force Main condition assessment, and contract modifications totaling $446,159 for interceptor phase 4 improvements. Additionally, a water main cathodic protection construction project was awarded under budget. The meeting included discussions on contract change orders, bid processes, and project timelines, with motions passed unanimously to forward these items to the full city council for approval. Staff also addressed contract compliance issues related to contractor notifications and discussed potential future studies for I-470 corridor improvements, highlighting ongoing capital improvement planning and coordination with state agencies.