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Washington County approves Woolpert contract, Broughton sewer asset agreement for Route 7 South project
Summary
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a Woolpert contract and scope for design of a Regional Wastewater Collection Extension along State Route 7 South and Blue Knob Road and a sewer asset agreement with Broughton Commercial Properties that phases county ownership of developer-built assets.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 20 approved a contract with Woolpert, Inc. to design and manage construction administration for a Regional Wastewater Collection Extension serving unsewered areas along State Route 7 South and Blue Knob Road. Commissioners voted unanimously on the contract and a related scope-of-services proposal.
County Engineer Roger Wright told the board the project boundary has not yet been finalized and said Woolpert will lead preliminary and detailed design, prepare bid documents and provide construction administration. The board approved Woolpert’s preliminary engineering fee proposal of $240,290, which the county said will be funded entirely with grant dollars and includes a public engagement process and an environmental subconsultant.
The board also approved a Sanitary Sewer Asset Agreement with Broughton Commercial Properties, LLC. Under the agreement, developer-built lift stations and force mains verified to meet county standards remain the responsibility of Broughton Commercial Properties for set periods: the 2019 complex underground pipeline through Nov. 9, 2029, and the 2025 Complex 2 & 3 lift stations and piping through Nov. 9, 2026. Broughton will pay the electric bill for one year; Washington County Wastewater will operate the system once the county assumes ownership.
Commissioner Charlie L. Schilling described the work as a top priority for the board and thanked George Broughton for the project contribution. The board’s selection committee named Woolpert the preferred engineering firm. Roger Wright said a subconsultant will handle environmental issues and that additional in-house meetings are planned to refine boundaries.
Next steps described by county staff include the kick-off meeting, public engagement, completion of the preliminary engineering report and preparation of final bid documents before construction procurement and oversight.
