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Officials report bids coming in for Eastern Avenue bridge project; crews patching road to keep it drivable
Summary
Village staff said two bids have arrived for the Eastern Avenue bridge/culvert project — one about $418,000 and another just under $1 million — with two more bids pending. Crews are patching the worst areas to keep the street drivable until the larger project begins; work will include large triple‑box culverts and water management.
Village staff updated the board on the Eastern Avenue road and bridge project, reporting two bids received and two still pending and describing near‑term temporary repairs to keep the road passable.
A staff member told trustees the village had received two bids so far: one at $418,000 and another just under $1 million; two additional bids were expected imminently. The speaker said the village would prefer not to spend limited maintenance dollars on temporary patches if it will soon undertake a major reconstruction and that crews are cutting out the worst areas and backfilling to keep the road drivable in the short term.
The staff member said the planned work is substantial, involving water‑management measures and installation of multiple box culverts. Meeting remarks described "triple box 10 by eights, 8 by fives," and noted crews expect to dig below the frost line. The speaker said pumps can bypass around active work zones so the contractor can perform installations even if conditions are not fully frozen.
The village said it wanted at least three bids; four firms had been contacted and two had not yet responded. No contract award was made at the meeting. The board was told that, once remaining bids and approvals are in hand, staff would move forward with selection and contracting.
Ending: Trustees asked for and received the status update; staff will return with bid summaries and a recommendation when responses are complete.
