The board reported on May 26, 2026 that the water meter replacement project had been completed, with new meters expected to begin being read on June 1. On that date, Terry Harris announced the meter replacement had caused a delay in water billing.
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Franklin County finishes 2025 water meter replacement project after $1.5 million contract
The completed meter swap, awarded to the low bidder for about $1.5 million, has already caused a delay in water billing for county customers.
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June 1, 2026: Water meter replacement causing delay in water billing
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The story
On January 27, 2026, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners considered the 2025 Water Meter Replacement project, with a recommendation to award the work to the low bidder, M&E Construction Company, LLC, for $1,516,974.00.
The board approved the low bid from M & E Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $1,516,974 on February 2, 2026, by a 5-0 vote.
At a February 24, 2026 work session, the board noted a meeting was scheduled for the following day to execute the contract for the meter replacement project.
By March 31, 2026, M&E had given the county a projected completion date of August 13, 2026.
The board reported on May 26, 2026 that the water meter replacement project had been completed, with new meters expected to begin being read on June 1. On that date, Terry Harris announced the meter replacement had caused a delay in water billing.
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DiscusseddiscussedWater meter replacement causing delay in water billing
Terry Harris announced the water meter replacement has caused a delay in water billing.
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Water meter replacement causing delay in water billing
Terry Harris announced the water meter replacement has caused a delay in water billing.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Meter Replacement Project completion
The water meter replacement project has
been completed, and the new meters are expected to begin being read on June 1.
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Water Meter Replacement Project completion
The water meter replacement project has been completed, and the new meters are expected to begin being read on June 1.
DiscusseddiscussedWater Meter Replacement Project completion
The water meter replacement project has been completed, and the new meters are expected to begin being read on June 1.
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Water Meter Replacement Project completion
The water meter replacement project has been completed, and the new meters are expected to begin being read on June 1.
Discusseddiscussed2025 Water Meter Replacement project completion timeline
M & E has provided a
projected completion date of August 13, 2026.
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2025 Water Meter Replacement project completion timeline
M & E has provided a projected completion date of August 13, 2026.
DiscusseddiscussedWater meter replacement project contract
A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to execute the contract for the meter replacement project.
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Water meter replacement project contract
A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to execute the contract for the meter replacement project.
ApprovedconfirmedWater Distribution - 2025 Meter Replacement bid award to M & E Construction Company
approve the low bid from M & E Construction
Company, LLC in the amount of $1,516,974.
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Water Distribution - 2025 Meter Replacement bid award to M & E Construction Company
approve the low bid from M & E Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $1,516,974.
Appeared on agendaproposedWater distribution 2025 meter replacement
c. Water Distribution – 2025 Meter Replacement
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Water distribution 2025 meter replacement
c. Water Distribution – 2025 Meter Replacement
Appeared on agendaproposedWater Distribution 2025 Meter Replacement
e. Water Distribution – 2025 Meter Replacement
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Water Distribution 2025 Meter Replacement
e. Water Distribution – 2025 Meter Replacement
Discusseddiscussed2025 Water Meter Replacement bid award to M&E Construction Company
the recommendation is for
the low bidder, M&E Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $1,516,974.00.
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2025 Water Meter Replacement bid award to M&E Construction Company
the recommendation is for the low bidder, M&E Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $1,516,974.00.
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