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Shelton aldermen waive bidding, appropriate $89,160 for emergency Robert Street culvert repair
Summary
The Board approved waiving the bidding requirement and appropriated $89,160, funded by bonding under the city charter, for an emergency repair of the Robert Street culvert. Members said three quotes were obtained and Griffin was chosen; Public Works expects the repair before the first snowfall.
Shelton aldermen approved a recommendation from the finance director to waive the formal bidding process for an emergency repair of the Robert Street culvert and appropriated $89,160 to fund the work, with financing cited as bonding pursuant to section 7.16 of the city charter.
The finance director’s recommendation and the motion to waive bids were read into the record; the chair said three quotes were obtained and that Griffin was selected as the contractor. A member described the culvert as long overdue for repair, saying the structure "has been failing for a long time," and members noted the city asked for multiple quotes before selecting a contractor.
When asked about timing, a speaker relayed that Brian Roche, head of Public Works, anticipates the work would be completed before the first snowfall — likely by mid-October — once funding and contracting are in place. The board voted and recorded the motion as "so ordered unanimously." The transcript does not record a detailed contract award or timeline beyond the stated expectation.
Next steps: with funding approved, staff will proceed to finalize contracting and schedule the repair. The transcript indicates the project was prioritized due to the culvert’s condition, but it does not list a firm contract start date or a signed contract in the record.
