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Sanitary board approves $3.65 million design contract for wastewater plant wet‑weather upgrades
Summary
The Richmond Sanitary District on Feb. 24 approved a professional‑services agreement with CHA Consulting Inc. for design of Phase 2 wet‑weather improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. The full project was described as about $61 million; design fees are not to exceed $3,652,400, with a 90% sanitary / 10% stormwater funding split.
The Richmond Sanitary District Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 24 to award CHA Consulting Inc. a professional‑services contract, not to exceed $3,652,400, to design Phase 2 wet‑weather improvements at the district’s wastewater treatment plant.
The work is part of the district’s combined‑sewer‑overflow (CSO) long‑term control plan. A staff presenter told the board the total project cost — including construction and related expenses — is around $61,000,000 and that the district expects to pursue financing through state revolving‑fund programs. "The total cost of the project, not just construction, but all cost, is around $61,000,000," the presenter said. The presenter also said the district would seek SRF (State Revolving Fund) financing and has begun preliminary conversations.
Why it matters: staff said the Phase 2 work will treat wet‑weather flows that still reach the plant and is aimed at reducing the number of overflows per year in line with the long‑term plan. Board members praised the selection process: staff reviewed qualifications, interviewed two firms, and negotiated scope and fees before recommending CHA, which maintains an office the district uses in Indianapolis.
Funding and vote: staff described a proposed funding split of 90% from sanitary funds and 10% from the stormwater fund for design. The board moved to enter into the agreement with CHA Consulting Inc.; the motion passed on a voice vote.
Next steps: staff said they expect an intensive design year and plan to submit an update to state regulators as part of the CSO long‑term control plan review process. The board will receive the finalized CSO update and the contract documents in a future packet for further review.
