PROJECTGRANT FUNDING

Lead service line replacements

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

What's planned

Waseca is moving forward with a Lead Service Line Replacement Improvements Project to replace lead and galvanized water services at 55 parcels. Council accepted five bids and plans to award a $419,175 contract to Steve James Excavating, contingent on execution of a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) grant agreement expected to cover 100% of about $618,000 in project and engineering costs. This is an active, grant-funded utility project where contractors, materials suppliers, and engineering/support firms can target follow-on phases, inspection, and related water system work.

Background

Construction award is contingent on execution of PFA financing/grant agreement administered via Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 21, 2026
Agency
City of Waseca

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