Capital panel weighs $674,350 water tank overcoat
The Capital Improvements Committee considered a revised $674,350 request to overcoat a town water tank. A staff presenter identified only as Jesse said last week's $577,000 figure was made before bid results were in hand, a $97,350 difference.
Capital Improvements Committee · Meeting of October 26, 2026
BELLINGHAM — The Capital Improvements Committee considered a revised $674,350 request to overcoat a town water tank. A staff presenter identified only as Jesse said last week's $577,000 figure was made before bid results were in hand, a $97,350 difference. Construction bids totaled $572,350, with $102,000 for construction administration and inspection, and funds come from retained earnings.
Staff recommended the second-lowest bidder for its New England overcoating experience, and the price includes an OSHA-driven ladder replacement. Replacing the tank would cost an estimated $4 million to $6.5 million.
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