Council approves Forrest Street work

The Sidney City Council approved resurfacing work on Forrest Street between 17th and 21st Avenues. The project will be paid for with the City's Highway Allocation Funds, and funds from a voter-approved 1/2 cent sales tax.

Friday, February 16th 2024, 11:47 AM MST

By Forrest Hershberger

Resurfacing Forrest Street from 17th to 21st was discussed at the city council meeting January 9.

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SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council approved a resurfacing project on Forrest Street between 17th and 21st Avenues.

Four bids were submitted for the work: Eric Reichert Insulation & Construction ($1,249,172.34) , Peltz Companies, Inc. ($1,406,320), Infinity Construction ($1,514,700), and Paul Reed Construction ($1,720,479.28). Work will include upgrading the water system under Forrest Street, and resurfacing the street. The bids were opened on February 5.

The City used a engineering and cost estimating process with Mc Schaff reviewing the bids.

Eric Reichert Insulation & Construction was chosen as the winning bid. The bid came in $215,727.66 under the engineer's estimate. The proposed start date is April 15.

The project will be funded by a combination of the Highway Allocation Funds awarded to the City and revenue from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax. City Manager David Scott said the City is required to use a portion of the street department's highway allocation funds.