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Carbondale trustees award $1.19 million contract to replace Second Street sanitary sewer
Summary
The Town of Carbondale approved a $1,192,325 contract to replace a failing sanitary sewer on Second Street, noting the bid exceeds the 2025 budget estimate largely because of added manholes; trustees said the wastewater fund can cover the cost.
Carbondale trustees unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a $1,192,325 construction contract with Escalation Services Inc. for the Second Street sanitary sewer replacement project.
Town staff presented the proposal as a full replacement rather than lining, citing longer expected life for new PVC piping. A staff member said lining would provide roughly a 20-year lifespan, while new PVC pipe is expected to last about 50 years.
The town acknowledged the low number of bidders but attributed that to timing: work is scheduled when school is not in session because Second Street is a primary route to the school. Staff also told trustees the single bid is about 49% higher than the figure used in the 2025 budget; roughly $250,000 of that increase resulted from adding and replacing manholes in the project area. A staff member said the wastewater fund can cover the award and that staff will look for ways to pare costs, including doing some prework themselves.
Trustees asked whether the project opened opportunities for tactical urbanism such as adding a bike lane. Staff replied the sewer alignment is largely on the east side of Second Street, adjacent to the sidewalk, and that a formal bike-lane conversion is not part of this contract. Staff noted, however, that the west side of the road will be repaved from Snowmass to Capitol this year, which could create an opportunity for separate striping or bike infrastructure decisions.
Trustee Colin made the motion to approve; Trustee Ross seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
