Storey Boulevard Extension Construction Bid

At a glance

What: Bid S-19-26 for a construction contract with Reiman Corp. for the Storey Boulevard Extension project, funded from the 2019-2022 Optional 1% Sales Tax Fund.
Where it stands: Council accepted the bid on 2026-05-11 in an amount not to exceed 3,493,630.85 dollars, 9-0 of the members present (resolution 8349).
Why it matters: It was one of the more heavily discussed items of the night: a County Commissioner and several residents spoke, and a procedural dispute arose over the Mayor taking a position from the chair.

Introduced on the consent agenda 2026-04-27 (2019-2022 and 2023-2026 Optional 1% Sales Tax Fund) and referred to the Finance Committee.
2026-05-11: Esquibel moved to accept the bid, seconded by White; carried with all members present voting yes (Segrave was absent). During comments by Mayor Collins, Rinne raised a point of order that if the Mayor was taking a position on the matter he should relinquish the chair.
Public comment: Troy Thompson (Laramie County Commissioner), Michael White, Charles Miller, Rodney Stone and Mike Chavez. Council members commenting: Aldrich, Mayor Collins, Emmons, Esquibel, White and Wolfe. The minutes do not record speakers' positions.
The meeting recessed briefly and reconvened at 7:50 p.m. before this item.

Bid accepted at up to 3,493,630.85 dollars; point of order about the Mayor speaking from the chair.

Introduced on the consent agenda; referred to the Finance Committee.