At its Dec. 2 meeting the Norwalk Public Works Committee approved multiple procurement and grant actions to maintain winter readiness, stormwater compliance and local infrastructure work.

Burns Construction: The committee authorized the mayor to execute a second and final one‑year extension to the April 2024 agreement with Burns Construction Company Inc. for project PM‑2024‑2 (permanent roadway repairs and surface restoration). DPW staff said the work is funded through road restoration fees collected via the city permit process and that the extension covers measured trenches and projected excavations; the committee also authorized the chief of operations and public works to issue change orders under the contract.

Household hazardous waste: The committee authorized a third amendment to the April 12, 2021 agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for the city's annual household hazardous‑waste collection event. DPW said the vendor serves roughly 400 residents per year and that the program is coordinated with five surrounding municipalities to ensure competitive pricing.

Road salt procurement: Because the treated 'Clearlane' product is not available through the local supply chain, DPW asked to issue purchase orders with Morton Salt Inc. and Cargill Inc. under state contract 24PSX0150 for rock salt at up to $81.24 per ton for the 2025–26 winter season. Staff explained the city will buy from a gateway terminal in New Haven and that the state bid sets pricing and availability; committee members sought clarification about price differences with neighboring towns. The motion carried with a recorded abstention.

Stormwater consultant: The committee approved a third amendment to the July 20, 2023 agreement with CDM Smith for engineering and MS4 permit compliance services (project numbers in the packet) for an amount not to exceed $232,580 to fund sampling and compliance work required by the state permit.

Drainage grant: The committee authorized the mayor to execute documents to effectuate the Bettswood Road and Barber Drive drainage/sewer‑separation grant. Staff said construction is expected to cost about $1,300,000 and that the awarded grant will cover roughly $950,000 of the work; construction is expected to begin early next year.

Ending

All procurement and grant items discussed were approved by the committee; staff committed to follow-up on contractual details and to post schedules for hazardous‑waste drop‑offs and capital project timelines.