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Committee advances major water and procurement contracts; holds pedicab and airport restroom items

Kansas CityMar 31, 20263 min read

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At the March 31, 2026 Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee meeting (Chair Kevin O'Neill; Vice Chair Melissa Robinson; Councilmembers Eric Bunch, Johnathan Duncan and Lindsay French present), the committee approved construction and design‑build contracts for water well replacement and Northland pump projects, approved a piggyback storeroom/parts contract, held a pedicab ordinance and an airport restroom resolution, and deferred the Annual Street Resurfacing presentation.

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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

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Approved (Advise and Do Pass) ordinance authorizing Director of Water Services to execute an $11,816,607.32 construction contract with MegaKC Corporation for the Vertical Wells 2–5 Replacement project; maximum expenditure authorized $13,000,000; ordinance recognized as accelerated effective date.
Held (until 04.07.2026) Councilmember Duncan’s ordinance to amend Chapter 76 (Vehicles for Hire) to permit pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza (Ordinance 260296).
Approved (Advise and Do Pass) authorization for the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a piggyback contract exceeding $1,000,000 with Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA (via Sourcewell) to provide parts and operate three City storerooms through April 30, 2027, with seven one‑year renewal options and lease authority for storerooms; committee requested a future detailed report on procurement procedures and timelines.
Held off agenda (no action) Councilmember Willett’s resolution directing the City Manager to implement a policy ensuring women‑only restroom stalls comprise no less than 50% of multi‑occupancy stalls at Kansas City International Airport (Resolution 260302).
Approved (Advise and Do Pass) authorization of a $1,100,000 progressive design‑build contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the Northland Transmission, Pumping and Storage project; ordinance recognized as accelerated effective date.
Deferred the Public Works presentation on the Annual Street Resurfacing to the April 7, 2026 meeting.
Noted that closed session(s) may be called to discuss legal matters, real estate, personnel, labor negotiations, competitive bidding specifications, sealed bids/proposals, or privileged auditor communications as listed in the minutes.

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