# City of Rock Springs Council Meeting  September 15, 2026


**Body:** City of Rock Springs
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The City of Rock Springs Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The council opened bids for two major public works projects: the 2026 Concrete Replacement Phase Two and the 2026 Crack Seal Phase Two projects, receiving multiple bids from local and regional contractors. Staff will evaluate these bids before making recommendations. The council also approved several resolutions including a lease agreement for five police patrol vehicles totaling approximately $190,000 over four years, a service agreement with Merchant McIntyre and Associates LLC for grant-related services with a slight fee increase, and a contract with Bodec Inc. for a cemetery lighting replacement project. Additionally, the council approved a lease agreement for the Civic Center stair and handrail replacement project. Discussions included concerns about the potential closure of the Civic Center gym and efforts to maintain community recreational services. The council also considered ordinances related to personnel policies for workers' compensation compliance and a new special malt beverage permit to streamline alcohol licensing for events at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. Several road closure requests for community events were approved despite some concerns from downtown businesses about potential impacts on foot traffic. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, vehicle procurement, community event facilitation, and maintaining essential city services within budget constraints.

**Source:** City of Rock Springs