Tuscaloosa Projects Committee Meeting - May 12, 2026

The City of Tuscaloosa Projects Committee met on May 12, 2026, to discuss and approve various procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included authorization of asbestos abatement services awarded to Tri-State Abatement for $8,500, approval of rooftop unit replacement and plumbing repairs at city facilities, and balancing change orders for fire station construction projects. The committee also approved professional services agreements with Sabol Engineering for spillway modifications ($90,310) and TTL for sewer improvements and embankment stabilization projects funded through the 2025 B bond. Additionally, the committee recommended awarding a $383,200 contract to Taylor Electric for a campus fiber relocation project, with associated engineering services approved at $36,771.19, both reimbursable through ALDOT. The committee discussed the Skyline Boulevard streetscape project and plans to submit a TAP grant application. Finally, the committee authorized funding for the Hope Summer Jobs program with Temporary Emergency Service, based on a sole-source RFQ response, with a contract not to exceed $110,000. Multiple motions were passed to advance these projects to the finance committee or for immediate approval, reflecting active procurement and capital investment activity by the city.