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Council awards $67,950 contract to repair sinkhole on East Washington Street
Summary
Council authorized Passerini Construction Inc. to repair a sinkhole caused by a failing four-foot diameter sewer interceptor at 220 East Washington Street; staff called it an emergency repair and the company was the lowest responsive bidder.
Norristown council authorized a $67,950 contract to Passerini Construction Inc. to repair a sinkhole at 220 East Washington Street.
Public works staff told council the sinkhole resulted from a failed major interceptor outfall about four feet in diameter and that the work was considered an emergency. Staff said the city engineer completed design work, the city solicited bids, and Passerini Construction was the lowest responsive bidder.
The council approved the resolution by roll call. Staff did not identify any unsettled legal or permitting issues and indicated the contract award would allow the city to proceed with emergency repairs.
The repair is an operational public-works action and not a policy change; staff listed the project as funded from operations and said it would be carried out by the awarded contractor.
