Utilities superintendent reports five sealed bids for Lawrence inflow-and-infiltration project; project updates given

The utilities superintendent told the Lawrence City utility board that a public bid opening on March 13 produced five sealed bids for the Lawrence 46 and Post Road I inflow-and-infiltration removal project at Community Park.

He reported the bids as Performance Pipe Lining — $2,227,499.50; Inlander Solutions — $2,656,130; ELD Services — $1,894,725; CitroForm Technologies — $1,837,000 and SLB Pipe Solutions — $1,822,135. One bid amount in the transcript includes formatting that is unclear ('70 $762.76'); the superintendent acknowledged American Structure Point is still reviewing bid packages for completeness and accuracy.

The superintendent said, "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should have a noticeable word to present to you at the next meeting," indicating the city expects to return with a next-step recommendation after consultant review. He also updated the board on ongoing projects, saying the Fort Harrison capacity improvements project (phase 3) and the 71st Street Lift Station base inflow-and-infiltration removal project should be completed by April, with final restorations and street cuts to follow.

Why it matters: the board must review consultant findings before authorizing contract awards; the projects address sewer inflow and infiltration that can affect system capacity and street restorations.

The superintendent attributed the bid-review work to American Structure Point and did not give a firm award date beyond the expectation of presenting an update at the next meeting.