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Tuscaloosa committee approves contract with 1 Call Plumbing to continue residential lateral-repair program
Summary
The committee authorized a one-year, up-to-$50,000 contract with 1 Call Plumbing to perform repairs to sewer laterals in the city right-of-way, continuing a program now paid from the water and sewer operating fund rather than prior federal CDBG funds.
The Tuscaloosa City Public Projects Committee approved a minor public-works contract with 1 Call Plumbing to provide on-call repairs for the city’s residential lateral assistance program, with a total not to exceed $50,000 for the year.
City staff told the committee the contract will be funded through the water and sewer operating fund’s special projects account and includes an option to renew for two additional years. "This is a contract with 1 Call Plumbing for us to have a plumber on standby for the residential lateral assistance program," a city staff member said.
Committee members questioned the scope and eligibility for repairs. The city staff member said the program covers only the portion of the lateral located…
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