COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 09.02.2026

The Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 2, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions primarily within the Public Works agenda. Key items included acceptance of completed work on multiple street reconstruction projects with contract amounts of $836,964.25 and $648,778.15 awarded to CDMI Concrete Contractors and NJ Miller Incorporated respectively. The council approved a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals for on-call maintenance services of medium and low voltage distribution systems at the water pollution control plant awarded to Tri City Electric Company. Vehicle purchases were approved, including a $572,788 purchase of various Ford vehicles from Savior's Ford, a $251,700 purchase of Ford Interceptors from Serior Ste, and a $191,145 purchase of Chevrolet vehicles from Carl Chevrolet, all utilizing Iowa Department of Administrative Services contracts. Additionally, a $349,945.85 purchase of network hardware and licensing from Airore Inc. was approved under a NASPO master agreement. The council also accepted a $194,111 federal grant for bus driver enclosures. A significant resolution regarding a $397,500 global settlement agreement was discussed and tabled for further executive session review. Public hearings were held for flood repair and traffic signal installation projects, and multiple street closure and liquor license requests were approved. The meeting also included updates on community development zoning and urban revitalization plans, but no new procurement actions were taken in those areas.