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Norwood council approves Montgomery Road pedestrian, lighting and water-main projects; low-bidder raises procurement concerns
Summary
Council approved three related Montgomery Road projects — pedestrian-safety work, upgraded street lighting and a water-main replacement — financing them with a mix of city funds and grants. A contractor who said it was the low bidder urged the city to clarify the award process.
Norwood City Council voted to approve a package of infrastructure work on Montgomery Road Wednesday, adopting ordinances to move forward on pedestrian-safety improvements, upgraded street lighting and replacement of the water main between Norwood Avenue and Fenwick Avenue.
The measures passed after council suspended the usual three-reading rule for time-sensitive contracts and authorizations. Safety Service Director Noah Powers told council the pedestrian project is funded in part by a Metro MTIF grant and that the city authorized $2,300,000 in local matching funds tied to the grant.
Why it matters: Montgomery Road is the focus of several coordinated improvements — roadway safety, lighting and underground utilities — that the city says must proceed together so contractors and reimbursements align with Ohio Department of Transportation work. The package affects streets, trees, utilities and the pedestrian environment for residents and businesses along a…
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