Council approves ADA curb-cut, sinkhole and manhole-rehab contracts; storm-drain repair to proceed under existing contract

Brookhaven Borough Council approved several public-works contracts and repairs including ADA curb-cut construction, street-lateral repair, storm-drain work and manhole rehabilitation. The actions matter because the work addresses pedestrian accessibility, public safety hazards and a sewer mandate related to wet‑weather flows. Council accepted the low bid from Premier Concrete Inc. for ADA curb cuts at Coburn and Chandler in the amount of $22,450; the motion passed unanimously after a call for a mover and a second. Council members reported receiving three proposals with Premier the low bidder. Council authorized repair of a sinkhole in front of 3424 Commerce Avenue; council indicated the cost would be under $10,000 and approved proceeding. The borough also authorized repair of a partially collapsed storm drain at 115 East Garrison under the borough’s existing contract with ADU Services; council moved and seconded the authorization and carried the motion. For manhole rehabilitation—the mayor noted the work responds to a municipal mandate to address excess wet‑weather flows—the borough received a single bid from Swerve Incorporated and awarded the work at $18,160. The mayor said other solicited contractors declined to bid. The motion to award that contract also passed unanimously. Council records show these items were routine procurement and repair authorizations; staff said the manhole work is part of compliance with a mandate and that the storm-drain and sinkhole repairs will proceed promptly under existing budgets and contracts.