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Township awards pedestrian bridge replacement at $241,451 and approves several under‑budget equipment purchases
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Summary
The board awarded the Montgomery Elementary pedestrian bridge replacement to the lowest responsible bidder, JD Fidelity Construction Demolition Inc., at $241,451—well under the $415,000 budget—and approved multiple equipment purchases and service contracts, all by voice vote.
Montgomery Township on March 9 approved several procurement actions, including awarding the Montgomery Elementary pedestrian bridge replacement to JD Fidelity Construction Demolition Inc. for $241,451, significantly below the $415,000 capital allocation.
Public Works Director Greg Reif said Gilmore & Associates reviewed 11 bids ranging from $241,451 to $1,544,007 and recommended awarding to the lowest responsible bidder. "Our recommendation would be to award the bid as recommended to JD Fidelity Construction Demolition Incorporated," Reif said; the board approved the motion by voice vote.
The board also awarded the 2026 lawn care contract to Moyer Indoor Outdoor, the lowest quote at $20,813 (three quotes received; $50,000 budgeted in park contracted services). Reif told the board that Moyer’s quote dated January 16, 2026, was the lowest and met specifications.
Other approved purchases included two Wacker Neuson light towers from Groff Tractor & Equipment for $31,784 (capital plan budget $52,000), a 2026 riser trailer from Cargo Trailer Sales Inc. for $10,135 (budgeted $11,000) and a Kifco water reel for $22,904 (budgeted $22,000) to irrigate fields at Wendell Street Park. Board members asked usage and lifespan questions before approving each purchase.
All of the above actions were approved by voice vote; staff will proceed with contract execution and scheduling. The board noted the pedestrian bridge award was materially under budget and praised the public works staff for managing the procurement process.
