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Morrisville approves grants, awards parking‑lot and road contracts totaling more than $1.6 million
Summary
Council authorized multiple grant applications and awarded contracts: three CDBG grant resolutions were approved, the Senior Center/Manor Park parking lot project was awarded for $450,500, and the 2026 road resurfacing program was awarded for $1,181,412.32; council also authorized trail feasibility work to pursue DVRPC and DCED grants.
Morrisville Borough Council on Feb. 17 approved several grant applications and awarded construction contracts that together direct state, county and local resources toward traffic, drainage and paving projects.
The council adopted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resolution submittals for three projects: Morrisville Public Library renovations ($148,265), ADA curb ramps at multiple intersections ($500,000), and West Palmer Avenue stormwater improvements ($403,390). Those applications will be reviewed by Bucks County with awards typically announced in late May or early June.
On construction contracts, the council awarded the Senior Center/Manor Park parking lot pavement and drainage improvement project to G & B Construction Group for a base bid plus alternate 1 totaling $450,500. Jacob of Gilmore & Associates said the construction is funded through Bucks County grants and the contract requires completion by Aug. 2026.
The 2026 road program for Wards 3 and 4—part of a two‑phase resurfacing plan—was awarded to James D. Morrissey Inc. for $1,181,412.32. Jacob said that award will bring the borough to roughly 66 resurfaced roads after the completion of both phases and noted the bid came in lower than the borough’s cost estimate.
Council also authorized Gilmore & Associates to perform a feasibility evaluation of potential trail locations so the borough can pursue the DVRPC Regional Trails Program (projects up to $400,000, no match required; DVRPC deadline March 27) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (up to $250,000 with a 15% match). Jacob estimated the feasibility work at up to $4,500.
Why it matters: The grants and awards fund street safety upgrades, pedestrian accessibility and stormwater improvements across Morrisville and move multi‑year projects into design and procurement phases.
What’s next: Grant awards will be announced by the county/state in coming months; construction schedules were described as starting in spring/late spring with many projects requiring permitting and multi‑month timelines for design and construction.
