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Bangor Finance Committee Approves Multiple Airport and Public Works Bids
The Bangor City Council Finance Committee reviewed and approved several procurement bids, including an airport plow truck, baggage system upgrades, and public works vehicles. Most bids came in below the budgeted amounts, with staff noting that surplus funds would remain within the respective enterprise or departmental budgets. The committee also discussed the upcoming budget process, agreeing to provide staff with directional guidance on spending increases at a regular council meeting rather than a special session.
Key points
- The committee approved a bid of $542,716 for an airport plow truck, which was the only response to the RFP and came in under the fiscal year 2026 budget.
- A contract was awarded to Harris Hill Automation for baggage belt upgrades at the airport, with the project funded by savings from other initiatives.
- Stantec Consulting was selected for Phase 1 engineering services for the fuel farm and storage facility based on qualifications and a fee of $862,000, which was below the independent fee estimate.
- Public Works bids for a boom flail mower and an emergency truck were approved, with the emergency truck awarded to Darling's Ford for $65,200, well below the $76,875 budget per vehicle.
- The committee approved a $436,982 construction contract with Sergeant Corporation for the Sanford Brook stormwater trunk line, contingent on full council approval of funding.
- Councilors discussed the start of the budget season, with Wayne Mallar suggesting that the council provide early parameters on spending increases to guide staff.
Next steps
- Several approved bids, including the plow truck and engineering services, will be presented to the full City Council on February 9, 2026.
- The full council will hold a second reading to appropriate $450,000 for the stormwater trunk line on February 9, 2026.
- The council will discuss budget parameters and provide direction to staff at a regular council meeting rather than a special session.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
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