Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
Rejection of Elk River cogeneration bid
Summary
The only bid for upgrading the wastewater plant's cogeneration system came in at $745,000 against a budget of about $132,574. The city rejected it and will rebid next fiscal year, delaying electrical upgrades needed for PG&E compliance.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The project is delayed but no extra money was spent — the bid was five times the budget.
✅Who benefits
Ratepayers are protected from an overpriced contract in the short term.
⚠️Who could be affected
The plant's electrical compliance upgrades are delayed another year.
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