Public Works / June 23, 2026

The City of Hartford Public Works Committee met on June 23, 2026, to discuss several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included the Wacker Drive roadway improvement project, where bids came in approximately $100,000 over estimate due to elevated petroleum and trucking costs. The committee voted to reject all bids and rebid the project in January to seek more favorable pricing. Another major project was the Innovation Way industrial park road and utility extension, where five bids were received with the low bid from Wonder Construction at approximately $2.1 million for the full build-out. The committee approved awarding this contract, noting the cost savings and development benefits. Additionally, the committee approved the purchase of a 2026 International HV 507 dump truck with plow and wing attachments for $297,906, citing cost savings by purchasing the chassis early and the ability to get the truck built sooner. Funding for this purchase is allocated in the 2027 capital improvement program. The meeting concluded with no further procurement items.