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Sellersburg approves $3.238 million contract to reroute Ivy Tech wastewater
Summary
Town council unanimously approved a $3,238,000 contract with Mac Construction to build a gravity interceptor that eliminates the Ivy Tech 2 pump station and creates a new gravity sewer connection, with work to proceed in phases while financing is finalized.
The Town of Sellersburg on Jan. 13 approved a $3,238,000 contract with Mac Construction for the Ivy Tech 2 gravity interceptor, a project the town says will eliminate an existing pump station and create a gravity sewer route under I‑65 that ties into Penn Street.
Town Manager Charlie introduced the project and Mike Harris of JTL explained the recommendation to award Mac Construction as the low bidder. "The total bid price was $3,238,000, and that is for, there's just under 5,000 feet of pipe, 22 manholes," Harris said. He told the council the alignment removes the Ivy Tech 2 pump station and its force main and converts that section to gravity sewer, which the town says will open development opportunities across from Ivy Tech.
The council was told the work will be done in phases. Harris and staff said the town must legally award the full bid but can issue a notice to proceed for a smaller initial segment for which the town has cash on hand while the remainder of financing is finalized with the Redevelopment Commission and the Wheatley Group. Harris estimated "probably six weeks plus or minus" for shop drawings and preparations before on‑the‑ground work could begin.
Councilmember Terry moved to approve the award; Councilmember Scott McGloy seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with all members saying "aye." Council discussion did not change the scope; staff said they will coordinate timing so downstream connections (including the Town Center sewer) are available before later phases reach those tie‑ins.
The town packet and presentation identified the key physical elements of the bid: nearly 5,000 feet of sewer pipe and 22 manholes, a route under I‑65, and elimination of an existing Ivy Tech pump station and force main. Staff described the project as necessary to provide gravity sewer capacity for nearby development and said the project will be turned over to the town when complete. No construction start date was set; staff said they will issue a limited notice to proceed for the initial phase while financing is finalized.
