Public Works Committee 09-01-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Public Works Committee met on September 1, 2026, to discuss several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included authorization for a sole source purchase of a 2027 Mac Granite plow truck to replace an aging vehicle, and approval of a paving contract with BMW Paving and Landscaping LLC for various locations under the Local Capital Improvement Program, with a contract value not to exceed $1,047,840 including contingency. The committee also authorized three-year agreements with Almstead Tree and Shrub Care LLC and Oman's Garden Center for tree and shrub supply and planting, with an annual budget of up to $300,000. Additionally, a sole source purchase order was approved for treated road salt from Chemical Equipment Labs, Inc. at a locked-in price of $97.95 per ton for the 2026-27 snow season. Updates were provided on ongoing infrastructure projects including paving, drainage, and ADA compliance improvements, as well as solid waste and recycling programs. The committee acknowledged state funding secured for drainage and historical site restoration projects. All procurement-related motions were passed unanimously and will proceed to the city council for final approval.