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City to award $198,000 contract to fix recurring flooding on Gilbert Street
Summary
Public Works recommended awarding the Gilbert Street drainage project to De Amber Construction for $198,000 to install a new drainage line and catch basin; department expects paving in the current paving season after drainage work is completed.
Public Works presented a bid award recommendation to address chronic flooding on Gilbert Street, asking the committee to award construction to De Amber Construction for $198,000 to install a drainage line and catch basin.
Director Eric Rose said the work is necessary to alleviate repeated flooding that has caused potholes and claims; the project is more complicated than a typical drainage contract because several utilities and a duct from a nearby electric substation cross the route and require special handling. He said the city will coordinate paving of Jefferson Boulevard and the adjacent corners after drainage work and expects to complete paving within the current paving season, likely by November.
Councilors asked about paving extent and completion dates; Public Works said the contractor would provide a schedule once the contract is awarded and that, given the utility complexity, in‑house crews could perform simpler jobs but this one requires a bid. The committee recommended favorable action to award the contract.
