Authority reports $1.6M executed, roughly $1.3M unencumbered; owner's‑rep RFP due Oct. 27

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Project manager Stephen Ward told the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority on Oct. 17 that roughly $1.645 million has been executed to date, encumbrances cover current contracts and leave an estimated unencumbered balance of about $1.3 million; the owner's representative RFP is open with proposals due Oct. 27 and a selection expected by the Dec. 12

The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority received an updated project adviser budget report Oct. 17 and a status update on consultant procurements.

Stephen Ward, project manager assigned from MDOT, presented slides showing the board's appropriation, executed funds and contract encumbrances. He said executed funds as of the meeting date total about $1,645,000, leaving approximately $2,648,000 in appropriation and, after accounting for encumbrances, an estimated unencumbered balance near $1.3 million.

Ward said the independent quality assurance (IQA) contract with Delve Underground is nearly finalized and expected to execute soon; Delve also separately contracts with Enbridge. He said an owner's-representative RFP was posted Oct. 6 with proposals due Oct. 27; the authority plans to invite a limited number of offerors to present and hopes to recommend a selection at the…

Authority reports $1.6M executed, roughly $1.3M unencumbered; owner's‑rep RFP due Oct. 27

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