Allen City Council Reviews $659,248 Engineering Contract

The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for survey and engineering design services related to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The agreement carries a total cost of $659,248.

Quincy Vargas

July 8, 20261 min read

Project Overview

The Allen City Council is scheduled to address infrastructure improvements during its regular meeting on July 14, 2026.

The agenda item focuses on the Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project.

City officials will review the proposed scope of work for the upcoming development phase.

Contract Details

The council will evaluate a proposal to engage Freese and Nichols, Inc. as the service provider.

The firm will be responsible for providing survey and engineering design services.

The authorized budget for these professional services is set at $659,248.

Next Steps

If approved, the city manager will be authorized to execute the formal agreement.

The contract will outline the specific deliverables and timelines for the engineering work.

The council will finalize the decision during the scheduled session.

References

City Council Regular Meeting (2026-07-14). Retrieved from https://horizon.agendalink.app/agenda/6a298296a60908b04bb424fa

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