City of Gardner UAC meeting 09/03/2026

The City of Gardner Kansas Utility Advisory Commission held a meeting on September 3, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and capital improvement projects related to utility infrastructure. The commission recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to the progressive design-build contract with Crossland Heavy Contractors and Black and Veatch for phase two of the Kill Creek Water Resource and Recovery Facility expansion project, not to exceed $3,150,755. This amendment will allow rehabilitation of the existing treatment train to increase capacity and reliability. Additionally, the commission approved a contract with Switzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) for a SCADA and RTU replacement project at a cost not to exceed $303,268.83, aimed at consolidating and modernizing the electrical control system to improve monitoring and reduce vendor complexity. The meeting also included discussion of issuing an RFP for a comprehensive electrical distribution study to assess the city’s infrastructure capacity and resilience, though no contract was awarded at this time. Updates were provided on various ongoing projects including turbine overhauls, substation transformer deliveries, wastewater treatment plant progress, and a new utility building nearing completion. Motions to approve contracts and amendments were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on maintaining and upgrading critical utility infrastructure to support Gardner’s growth and service reliability.