Raytown approves $6.0M construction contract for 50 Ninth Street and Raytown Road stormwater project
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Summary
The Board awarded VF Anderson Builders a roughly $5.41M bid (approved at a $6.0M authorization with contingency) to replace about 1.3 miles of storm pipe and perform road work on 50 Ninth and Raytown Road; MDNR grant ($4.3M) plus $1.7M ARPA match fund the project.
The Raytown Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Nov. 12 to award a construction contract to VF Anderson Builders for the 50 Ninth Street and Raytown Road stormwater improvement project, a major infrastructure effort funded principally by a Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) grant and an ARPA local match.
Robinson Camp, public works presenter, told the board the low bid from VF Anderson totaled $5,414,800; staff asked the board to approve an authorization limit of about $6.0 million to include usual contingencies for a project of this size. Camp said the project includes replacement or relining of roughly 6,941 feet (about 1.3 miles) of storm pipe, relining of existing pipe segments, replacement of 86 culverts, and mill-and-overlay work on approximately 1.18 centerline miles of roadway.
Funding breakdown: Camp said MDNR awarded approximately $4.3 million toward the project; the city's local match ($1.7 million) will come from ARPA funds. Staff reported the city's budget included $6.14 million for the project, so the low bid came in under the budgeted amount, leaving modest headroom for contingencies or additional small projects.
Why it matters: the project targets corridors with chronic street and property flooding, replaces aging corrugated metal pipe or enlarges capacity where needed, and pairs stormwater construction with road repairs to limit repeated excavation. Public works said construction is expected to stretch over roughly 12—18 months once work begins.
Board action: Alderman Van Buskirk moved to adopt the resolution to authorize contracting with VF Anderson Builders; Alderman Walters seconded. The resolution passed by roll call, with every alderman recorded as voting yes.
The board also approved a professional services agreement for full-time construction oversight with an engineering firm (identified in materials as Lamb/Narson/Lamp Narsen; staff clarified oversight is required for MDNR reporting) not to exceed $198,000. Staff said oversight will be on-site throughout construction to ensure reporting and documentation requirements are met.
The board asked staff to manage change orders and contingencies carefully and to return with design and construction updates as contracts proceed.
