PROJECTPRE-RFP

Spray patching equipment consideration

City of Winsted
Detected
Jul 21, 2026
104 days ago
Sector
Equipment
Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

City staff and Bolton & Menk discussed spray patching potholes on Zion Avenue and at the municipal airport using RCM Manufacturing’s equipment. The City Administrator asked council to consider buying similar equipment so staff could do this work in-house, with a preliminary cost estimate of $600,000 for equipment alone. Council members said they would consider it for future discussions, indicating an early-stage need for a major equipment procurement and associated training and maintenance.

Background

Cost estimate excludes street repair materials; indicates desire to internalize pothole repair capabilities.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 21, 2026
Agency
City of Winsted

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