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Athens County moves ahead with Stewart‑Guysville sewer design; DLZ proposal lists $325,000 fee
Summary
The commissioners approved moving forward with design and loan work for the Stewart‑Guysville sanitary sewer and received a DLZ proposal for engineering and OEPA PTI submittal not to exceed $325,000; the scope includes construction plans, PER, 20 soil borings and a ~13‑month schedule to substantial completion.
The Athens County Board of Commissioners approved proceeding with a design/loan approach for the Stewart‑Guysville sanitary sewer and reviewed a DLZ proposal that sets a lump‑sum engineering fee not to exceed $325,000.
DLZ’s proposal, prepared Jan. 22, 2026, details scope of services that include design and construction plans for gravity sewer and force main, a PER, OEPA PTI submittal, 20 soil borings along the proposed alignment and optional comparators such as an Orenco Sand Bloreactor. DLZ’s schedule anticipates 12 months to substantial completion and a 13‑month overall duration to final completion, and the proposal lists assumptions including client‑provided files, permit fee payments by the client, and separate contracting for construction observation.
County staff and the Board noted financing through OWDA and instructed staff to confirm payment timing and first‑year schedule with DLZ and project managers. The Board’s motion to proceed with the design/loan was approved by a recorded roll call of Commissioners Eliason, Chmiel and Adkins.
Next steps include finalizing the DLZ scope and notice to proceed, confirming OWDA financing terms and initiating the PER and soil borings.
