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McMinnville Awards $15.6 Million Bid for Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

By Hannah Privette Oct 23, 2024 | 4:10 PM

McMinnville, TN – At the October 22, 2024 meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution to award the bid for the City’s water treatment plant upgrade, marking a significant step forward in improving the local water infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

  • Low Bidder Selection: After a bid opening on October 3, 2024, at 2 p.m., the Water & Wastewater Committee, with recommendations from James C. Hailey Company, selected W & O Construction as the low bidder for the water treatment plant upgrade, with a bid of $15,626,000. Competing bids included J Cumby Construction ($16,535,000) and Reeves Young ($17,950,000).

Specific Resolution:

  • Resolution No. 2024-51: Authorizes the City of McMinnville to accept the bid from W & O Construction for the water treatment plant upgrade at a cost of $15,626,000. The resolution empowers the City Administrator to issue the necessary purchase order to proceed with the project, ensuring compliance with the City of McMinnville Water & Wastewater Department’s specifications.

Conclusion:

This resolution will become effective immediately, allowing McMinnville to move forward with the critical upgrades to its water treatment infrastructure, ensuring improved service and sustainability for the community.

Adopted on October 22, 2024.