# West Burlington Secures $2.69M Infrastructure Grants

West Burlington, Iowa, received $2,688,464 in combined federal and state grants for roadway and utility improvements serving the Gear Avenue Industrial Area. The funding includes a $1,624,210 Economic Adjustment Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and a $1,064,254 Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The city plans to finish design and obtain required approvals before bidding and construction, so construction opportunities are prospective rather than currently solicited; Klinger and Snyder & Associates are identified for engineering work.

- The planned scope includes roadway, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements intended to support industrial-area development.
- Contractors can use the grant-funded project as an indicator of a forthcoming local infrastructure procurement, but the signal provides no bid date or solicitation details.
- Firms interested in the work can assess their capabilities for roadway and utility construction; design and approval steps precede bidding.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of West Burlington
- U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)

### Vendors
- Klinger (Lead engineering firm)
- Snyder & Associates (Engineering firm preparing water and sewer plans)

### Key Quotes
> These grants allow us to move forward with the infrastructure needed to make this area ready for development. Having roads and utilities in placeis an important step in attracting investment and creating opportunities for our community.
> — Gregg Mandsager, West Burlington City Administrator

### Sources
- [West Burlington earns grant for Gear Avenue Industrial Infrastructure](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/west-burlington-earns-grant-gear-202244513.html) - Yahoo