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Danbury board declares emergency to replace Ridgeview Garden water main; estimated cost ~$180,000

Board of Awards, Danbury City · July 24, 2024
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Public utilities asked the board to declare an emergency and waive formal bidding to replace a failing Ridgeview Garden water main; superintendent David Day estimated about $180,000 (including 20% contingency) and the board authorized purchase orders and expedited procurement to restore service.

Danbury's Board of Awards on July 24 declared an emergency to replace a failing water main in the Ridgeview Garden water system and waived formal bidding to speed repairs that staff said are needed to restore acceptable pressure for a customer at the end of the line.

David Day, superintendent of public utilities, presented the item, saying pressure on the line had…

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