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Contract Awarded for Downtown Watermain Improvements

Original title: A Resolution Accepting the Lowest Proposal and Entering into a Contract with Len Cox and Sons Excavating for the Downtown Watermain Improvements Project

Record date · June 3, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Village Board has approved a contract with Len Cox and Sons Excavating to perform improvement work in the downtown area. This resolution formally accepts the company's proposal as the lowest bid submitted for the project.

Why it matters

This action initiates a construction project to upgrade downtown water infrastructure, which will involve physical work in the village center.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Len Cox and Sons Excavating

The company is entering into a contract with the village to perform construction services.

Directly affected

Downtown residents and business owners

These individuals will be located in the area where the watermain improvement construction will take place.

Key Facts

  • The Village Board passed resolution RES26-4256.
  • Len Cox and Sons Excavating was selected as the contractor for the Downtown Watermain Improvements Project.
  • The selection was based on the company submitting the lowest proposal for the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is doing the watermain work?
Len Cox and Sons Excavating has been awarded the contract.
Why was this company chosen?
The resolution states they submitted the for the project.

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Standard Procurement

The resolution follows standard municipal procedure by selecting the lowest bidder for a public works contract.

Connected Entities

Len Cox and Sons Excavating
OrganizationLen Cox and Sons Excavating“The contractor selected to perform the watermain improvement project.”Map →

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