The City of Rexburg awarded the construction of a new lift‑station and gravity‑sewer infrastructure project (Phase 2) to Edstrom Construction, Inc. after a competitive bidding process. The project involves building a water‑service lift station to improve municipal water distribution, with the engineering cost estimate at $1.816 M and the winning bid at roughly $2.43 M. The award reflects a typical fixed‑price contract for civil infrastructure, and the contract is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its water‑management facilities.
• Scope: Design‑build construction of a lift station and associated gravity‑sewer components.
• Awarded Vendor: Edstrom Construction, Inc. (single award).
• Budget: Engineer’s estimate $1.816 M; winning bid $2.432 M, indicating a higher‑than‑estimate final contract value.
• Procurement: Full and open competition with three bidders, award made after bid opening on 12 Aug 2025.