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Smithfield approves contract with Stuckey Services to replace storm drain at Caswell and North Fourth
Summary
Council approved a contract with Stuckey Services to replace a 15-inch storm drain with a 36-inch pipe (about 510 feet) at Caswell and North Fourth Street to address recurring flooding; the project is funded through a state grant realignment.
The Town of Smithfield Council approved a contract to replace an undersized storm drain at the corner of Caswell and North Fourth streets.
Public Works staff described a plan to remove a 15-inch pipe and install a 36-inch storm drain approximately 510 feet in length, connecting into the drain on Bridge Street. Staff said the work is intended to reduce recurring flooding that has affected a nearby church and some houses.
Public Works alerted the council that the town solicited three bids and that the price differences reflected varying approaches and estimating methods among contractors. Staff said Adam Stuckey has performed work for the town previously and that his bid was significantly lower; the council approved contracting with Stuckey Services. Staff also said they received a state grant and reallocated surplus funds to cover the project.
A council member asked whether engineers had reviewed the bids and whether the solution would be a long-term fix; staff replied the project was designed as a long-term correction and that staff, including Bill Drexler, had supported the need for a larger pipe size.
The council moved to approve Stuckey Services; the motion carried. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
