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Council committee hears plan to award $764,150 crosswalk contract; ARLE grant to fund majority of project
Summary
City staff recommended awarding a $764,150.30 contract for 12 crosswalks (six near Lycoming College, six citywide). Staff said the project is funded by an ARLE grant with a local match; the city would pay roughly 55% and Lycoming College 45% under an MOU. Council raised concerns about high bids amid volatile petroleum-related costs.
City staff presented a recommendation on March 31 to award a construction contract for the Williamsport Crosswalk project to the low bidder at $764,150.30. The project covers 12 crosswalks—six around Lycoming College and six at locations throughout the city—and staff said funds come from an ARLE grant with a local match. The city’s share was described as roughly 55% and the college’s share as roughly 45% under a memorandum of understanding.
The presenting staff member listed the candidate crossing locations and said three bids were received and the low bidder was deemed the low responsible bidder. Council members said the bid amount was higher than expected and asked whether the college could cover its share; staff said the college had been contacted and was comfortable with the proposed cost. Members also discussed whether to delay or re-bid projects given current petroleum-price-driven increases in construction costs; staff noted that contractors are actively seeking work, which tends to favor competitive bids.
No committee vote was recorded; council indicated the full body would review the contract award.
