Wastewater committee to offer One‑Stop grant support contract to Weston & Sampson, with Par as backup

At a May 6 meeting, the Town of Southborough Wastewater Committee voted unanimously to offer a contract to Weston & Sampson to provide support services for the town’s One‑Stop grant application, contingent on the firm confirming it can meet the committee’s deadline; if Weston & Sampson cannot meet the deadline, the committee instructed staff to offer the work to Par.

The decision came after committee members reviewed four proposals — from Par, Weston & Sampson, Lombardo, and Dana & Howard — and discussed price, prior experience, and capacity. Al Hamilton, a member of the Wastewater Committee, moved the offer to Weston & Sampson “subject to confirming that they can start next week. And if not, then we go to Par.” Bill Condiff seconded the motion; the committee then voted in favor.

Why it matters: the consultant chosen will prepare the short, focused deliverables needed to apply for funding through the One‑Stop process. Committee members said selecting a firm that…