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Commission directs staff to solicit quotes for Newport Landing sanitary sewer extension estimated at $55,000–$60,000
Summary
The Redevelopment Commission voted 5-0 to have staff solicit contractor quotes for a sanitary sewer extension to serve the Grand Heritage site in Newport Landing; staff estimated a rough cost of $55,000–$60,000 and will return with contractor bids at the next meeting.
The La Porte Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously on March 26 to direct staff to solicit quotes for a sanitary sewer extension to serve the Grand Heritage site in Newport Landing.
Jerry Jackson, the project presenter, explained that the nearest sanitary connection is across North Madison near an Aldi entrance, but a 24-inch storm sewer at the same elevation prevents a direct crossing. "The closest sewer is across the street right in the Aldi's entrance. So they would have to cross North Madison to get there. But the 24 inch storm sewer that runs right down the middle of the road happens to be at the same elevation as the sanitary sewer," Jackson said, describing the engineering constraint. The next feasible connection point is in front of a dental office to the south, which would require crossing portions of adjacent properties and RDC-owned parcel area.
Jackson said staff had prepared a rough cost estimate of about $55,000–$60,000 but had not yet obtained formal quotes. He said the goal is to solicit bids from local construction firms, possibly including the contractor already mobilized on the Grand Heritage site, and bring quotes back to the commission at the next meeting for evaluation and potential approval. The site owner aims to break ground May 1.
JT McDermott moved to solicit quotes; Damon Gassaway seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
The commission gave staff direction to solicit competitive quotes and return with bids and formal cost estimates for commission review at the next meeting. No contractor was selected and no contract was authorized at this meeting.
