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Select Board awards North Winchester Street project to Jay Evans Construction; Railroad Street sidewalk work planned
Summary
The Select Board authorized awarding a North Winchester Street and California Street reconstruction contract to Jay Evans Construction for $1,299,985 and authorized related funding draws; the contractor will also assist on a Railroad Street sidewalk extension under a coordinated scope.
The West Swanzey Select Board authorized staff to award the North Winchester Street and California Street roadway project to Jay Evans Construction after the low bid of $1,299,985. Board discussion indicated the balance of funding for the project will come from state SRF (Clean Water) funds and local trust monies; staff said the remainder would be drawn from available town trust accounts and state sources.
A staff presenter described the bid results, naming Mount Shade and JM as higher bidders, and said Jay Evans met the contract requirements. The motion to authorize award and to extend funds from the town trust was made and approved by voice vote.
As part of the project, Jay Evans indicated it would honor the same sidewalk bid pricing for a separate Railroad Street sidewalk contract; under that arrangement Jay Evans would perform the site work and pour concrete for the Railroad Street sidewalk extension toward Summer Street and the Pine Street intersection. The board discussed using concrete with a similar reveal and a 6-foot width to match existing sidewalks.
Why it matters: The project replaces deteriorated roadway and sidewalk infrastructure, and the selected low bid allows the town to proceed with state-funded stormwater and clean-water improvements while coordinating sidewalk repairs.
Staff also reported related public-works activities: road grading, catch-basin cleaning and plans to address chronic standing water on Eaton Road by adding catch basins and obtaining an easement from a local landscape‑supply property owner to allow discharge into an existing detention area.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the notice of award, process required SRF draws, and schedule construction. The board approved the award by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.
