City awards storm‑sewer contract for East Aurora Road; approves owner’s‑rep for Highland Road federal project

Macedonia council on Sept. 11 authorized two infrastructure steps: a local storm-sewer replacement contract and procurement actions for a state‑funded intersection project.

Storm‑sewer contract: After reviewing bids and references, staff recommended awarding the storm‑sewer replacement at 371 East Aurora Road (the Aldi frontage) to Grama Line Inc.; staff said the project is fully funded with ORSD funds and will replace a rusted pipe in the tree lawn. Council approved the contract award and directed staff to issue the notice to proceed.

Highland Road owner’s‑representative and federal grant requirement: Staff told council that new federal requirements for projects with federal grant funds (ODOT-related) now require the city to hire a third‑party owner’s representative to manage a qualifications‑based selection process for design/engineering. Council authorized the mayor to accept a proposal from Steven Hovancic & Associates, Inc. to serve as the owner’s representative for the Highland Road (State Route 8) intersection improvement (PID 121067). Staff said the QBS step may push design schedules back six months to a year but is required to remain eligible for federal funding.

Why it matters: The storm‑sewer project addresses recurring flooding complaints on Iroquois and other streets where undersized sewers cause yard flooding; the owner’s‑rep authorization is a procedural step that enables the city to comply with ODOT and federal grant procurement rules and keep the Highland Road improvement project moving.

Ending: Staff will coordinate construction timelines for the sewer replacement and will proceed with the owner’s‑rep contract and subsequent QBS procurement for intersection design.