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Council approves emergency contract to start Liberty Avenue waterline replacement

Vermilion City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The Vermilion City Council voted to adopt an emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with RA Holdings Excavating Inc. for the Liberty Avenue waterline replacement (Phase 4) not to exceed $833,095.75, citing a April 15 completion target and a $325,000 ODWC grant to offset cost.

The Vermilion City Council voted Feb. 9 to adopt an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor and finance director to execute a contract with RA Holdings Excavating Inc. of Monroeville, Ohio, to replace the Liberty Avenue waterline (Phase 4) for an amount not to exceed $833,095.75.

City Engineer Russ Howard told the council the project drew two bids and the low bid of $833,095.75 includes a $75,000 construction contingency; the engineer's estimate was $893,265 (also with a $75,000 contingency). Howard asked the council to consider emergency passage so construction and associated…

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