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Commission approves $141,863 contract to rebuild short section of Amity Street near bridge
Summary
The City awarded a contract to Alon Corporation for $141,863.92 to reconstruct the remaining section of Amity Street adjacent to a bridge replacement; staff said the work will allow removal of the final unrepaired block and provide an opportunity to replace lead service lines and fix drainage before MDOT's Apple Avenue project.
The City Commission authorized a contract with Alon Corporation for $141,863.92 to reconstruct a remaining segment of Amity Street adjacent to an ongoing bridge replacement.
Dan Vanderheide, the city's director of Public Works, told the commission the segment was left out of MDOT's bridge contract because of funding constraints and that hiring the contractor directly would allow the city to rebuild the small section to match other recent Amity Street work. Vanderheide said completing the segment now will help accommodate local detours expected during MDOT's planned Apple Avenue project next year, and will enable crews to replace a few lead service lines and correct drainage issues.
Why it matters: Completing the final rebuilt section avoids having a single unrepaired block in an otherwise recently renovated corridor, and may reduce local traffic disruption and maintenance costs during other nearby construction.
Commissioner questions focused on underground work and lanes. Vanderheide confirmed the rebuilt segment will return to a standard two-lane configuration and that the contract presents an opportunity to address water service and drainage while the street is open.
The motion was made by Commissioner Kilgore and supported by Vice Mayor St. Clair; the measure passed by roll call vote.
