City of Brainerd Awards $5,300,000 Construction Contract to Rice Lake Construction Group (July 2026)

The City’s Utilities Commission engaged Rice Lake Construction Group as Construction Manager at Risk for the Water Reclamation and Backwash Project with a guaranteed maximum construction price of $5.3 million. Construction is expected to begin in late July or early August 2026 to add reclamation capacity at the water treatment plant.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$5,300,000

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Renewal

CMAR contract includes a guaranteed maximum price; future amendments would be via change orders if owner-directed changes occur.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Brainerd Agenda 2026-07-20

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the construction contract by City of Brainerd?

Rice Lake Construction Group was awarded this construction contract by City of Brainerd, as recorded on July 20, 2026. The contract value is $5,300,000.

How much is the Rice Lake Construction Group contract with City of Brainerd worth?

The Rice Lake Construction Group contract with City of Brainerd is valued at $5,300,000, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Brainerd Agenda 2026-07-20 (Agenda), dated July 20, 2026 from City of Brainerd. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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