Council authorizes curb‑ramp, paving and water‑system contracts totaling about $1.7 million

Council authorized multiple public-works and water‑system contracts during the Feb. 27 meeting, awarding bids for curb‑ramp construction, street mill/overlay projects and water‑system repairs.

Key actions approved by council included: - LB Construction Enterprises (Spring House, Pa.) — $459,500 to design and construct 60 ADA curb ramps throughout the city (100-day completion) and a separate $367,900 award for 50 ADA curb ramps tied to in‑house paving (100 days). (Resolutions 10b and 10f) - G & B Construction Group (Feasterville) — $451,067.25 for ADA upgrades and mill overlay on Pembroke Road (Stephco Boulevard to Woodruff Street) and Elizabeth Avenue (Chelsea Street to Linden Street); to be completed within 45 days from notice to proceed. (Resolution 10d) - J. Owen Bradley Construction Co. (Bethlehem) — $416,525 to repair broken water mains at two locations (180 days). (Resolution 10g) - CHA Consulting, Inc. (Bethlehem) — $127,500 for design, bidding and construction administration to replace the roof at the municipal water filtration plant (work to be completed by Dec. 31, 2025). (Resolution 10c)

City staff reported five bids were received for the curb‑ramp solicitations; LB Construction and G & B Construction Group submitted the lowest responsive bids where indicated. Council approved the awards by unanimous votes, and council directed the mayor and controller to execute the agreements.

Public‑works and water department leaders noted the projects are part of ongoing efforts to maintain the city's infrastructure and to comply with federal ADA obligations. Councilmembers said they viewed the multi-project package as necessary capital maintenance, and staff said the work will be scheduled to minimize neighborhood disruption.

Resolutions authorizing the contracts passed unanimously.