Finance Committee – Jul 27, 2026
What was decided
The committee approved minutes from July 13, 2026, and voted 4-0 on a series of bid awards and contracts. These included lead abatement at 128 Oxford St., a wash facility design task order, a water main change order, several Public Works vehicle purchases, and a water main replacement and road rehab project.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the minutes of the previous meeting dated July 13, 2026, 4-0 page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded bid 2026-033 for Lead Abatement of 128 Oxford St. to Region 1 Construction, Auburn, ME, at $170,000, including $12,000 owner match, 4-0 page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Task Order for Public Works Wash Facility Design Services with Harriman Associates, not to exceed $182,500, 4-0 page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Ratified Change Order #1 to the 2025-029 Granite, Lowell, Bates Water Main Replacement project to add two deteriorated sewer services, revised estimated bid award $548,745.00, 4-0 page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded 2026-029 for a 4x4 cab and chassis with welding service body and crane to O'Connor Auto Park, Augusta, ME, at $212,001 net of trade, 4-0 page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded bid 2026-030 for a 1-ton traffic/sign truck to O'Connor Auto Park, Augusta, ME, at $123,331 net of trade, 4-0 page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded bid 2026-031 for a 1/2-ton 4x4 pickup truck to O'Connor Auto Park, Augusta, ME, at $47,745, 4-0 page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded 2026-024 for the Wilson, Hamel, Demi, Bellegarde Water Main Replacement & Road Rehab to Perryman Construction, Lewiston, ME, for an estimated $1,052,268, 4-0 page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Terms used here
- abatement
- A reduction or cancellation of a property tax bill, granted by the assessors, for example after an error in the assessment.
Source
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