Proposed $2.9 Million Engineering Contract for Gretna and Hexam Water Treatment Upgrades

Original title: Award of Contract and Professional Services Agreement With McKim and Creed, Inc., for Engineering Services for Gretna and Hexam Water Treatment Systems Improvement Project (Contract No. 25-RFQ00955/AP; Amount: $2,944,448.80)

Record date · January 13, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a $2,944,448.80 contract with McKim and Creed, Inc. for engineering services related to improvements at the Gretna and Hexam water treatment systems.

Why it matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of nearly $3 million in public funds for engineering design and oversight services required to upgrade local water treatment infrastructure.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

McKim and Creed, Inc.

The firm is the designated recipient of the $2.9 million contract for engineering services.

Directly affected

County Residents

Residents served by the Gretna and Hexam water systems will be impacted by the infrastructure improvements resulting from this engineering work.

Key Facts

The proposed contract amount is $2,944,448.80.
The contract is for professional engineering services.
The project focuses on improvements to the Gretna and Hexam water treatment systems.
The contract is identified as No. 25-RFQ00955/AP.

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The item is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' for the Board of County Commissioners.
The document was introduced on November 6, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract is for engineering services to support the Gretna and Hexam Water Treatment Systems Improvement Project.

How much will this project cost?

The is valued at $2,944,448.80.

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