Board of Public Works and Utilities 08/11/2026

The City of Mishawaka Board of Public Works and Utilities held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved revisions to engineering standards, specifications, and drawings to reflect updated materials and methods. A change order was approved for Sales Construction on the Mishawaka salt barn phase one project, decreasing the contract by $119,700 to a new total of $479,000. Additionally, change order number three for Robert Henry related to the Cam Island Pavilion improvements was approved, increasing the contract by $33,970 to $432,983, along with acceptance of a certificate of substantial completion for the pavilion. The Utility Board approved change order number five for the Gumwood Tower and Pressure Vault Improvement Project, decreasing the contract by $102,138 to $7,241,478.18. Other approvals included requests for oversized load travel permits and block party permits. No bid openings or hearings were conducted during the meeting.