Transfer Station Facility Improvements; Project No. 2025-SWTS-1
The current Solid Waste Transfer Station building, which is located at 5050 West Old Potash Highway, was constructed in 1981 and is no longer large enough to handle the current traffic and/or waste flows. Customer counts at the Transfer Station have increased by 173%, with a tonnage increase of 124% from FY 2000 to FY 2007. A study was conducted to evaluate traffic patterns, investigate potential improvement/expansion ideas to enhance operations and allow for present business as well as projected future conditions. Improvements include a new dumping facility, scales and office area, which are currently in design. An updated rate study was also part of this investigation.
On April 10, 2018, via Resolution No. 2018-94, City Council approved an agreement with SCS Engineers of Omaha, Nebraska in the amount of $60,130.00 for engineering consulting services.
On July 23, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-220, City Council approved Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $20,890.00, to the original agreement, to allow for further research into the Cost of Service & Fee Analysis, as well as a Fee Comparison within the overall regional solid waste marketplace.
On December 14, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-347, City Council approved Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $412,336.25, to the original agreement, to include survey, geotechnical work ,design, the construction bid phase, and permitting for such project.
On October 14, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-360, City Council approved Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $282,191.50, to the original agreement to include construction project management, submittal/shop drawing review, onsite meetings, and project closeout.
On October 14, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-359, City Council approved the bid award to RMV Construction, LLC of Kearney, Nebraska in the amount of $7,528,317.60 for such project.