City Council approves HRP bid for Soldier Memorial Park Well Water Main Project

The Board of Public Works & Safety meeting held on July 8, 2025, focused on significant infrastructure projects in La Porte, Indiana, particularly concerning the Soldier Memorial Park Well Raw Water Main Project and related improvements.

The meeting commenced with a recommendation for the Soldier Memorial Park Well Raw Water Main Project, specifically Contract 1, which involves the installation of piping. City officials Tim and Nick have been collaborating on this project, which initially included road construction. However, due to the use of a Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG), the project will now see cost savings.

The first bids received for the project were over $4 million, with the lowest bidder, H and G, unable to meet the necessary timeline for funding. Subsequently, a revised bid from HRP was presented at $1,715,000, focusing solely on the pipe installation. This bid is approximately $1 million less than the initial estimates and aligns with the funding available through water budget allocations and the CCMG for road restoration.

After a motion to approve the HRP bid was made and seconded, the board unanimously voted in favor, allowing the project to proceed.

Following this, the board discussed a quote for grading work at Soldier Memorial Park, specifically for one of the parking lots within the Stone Lake Trail project area. Dooley's provided a quote of $15,725 for the grading and limestone work, which will be funded through an HFL grant designated for the Soldier Memorial Park master plan.

The meeting concluded with a motion to approve the grading work, which was also seconded and discussed, indicating a proactive approach to enhancing the park facilities.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's commitment to advancing infrastructure projects while effectively utilizing available funding sources.