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Glen Ridge council awards $873,000 contract to replace Carteret water main
Summary
At its meeting, the Glen Ridge Borough Council unanimously approved a $873,000 contract with MSP Construction to replace and upsized the Carteret water main, a project slated for completion in September 2026 that includes a 50% principal forgiveness financing component.
The Glen Ridge Borough Council voted unanimously to award MSP Construction a $873,000 contract to replace the Carteret water main and upgrade the main from 6 inches to 12 inches to improve system flow.
Councilor Law introduced Resolution 154-25, saying the award is below an earlier engineer estimate of approximately $1.3 million. He told the council the project will replace the existing main, enlarge pipe diameter to improve flow citywide and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Councilor Moody seconded the motion and the roll-call vote was six in favor, none opposed.
The council noted the financing for the project is already in place and includes a 50% principal forgiveness component—that is, half of the principal will be treated as grant funding—reducing the borough's net borrowing burden. The council did not provide further line-item financing details at the meeting.
Council materials state the award is intended to minimize impacts at nearby Carter Park by scheduling work to avoid peak park activity. The resolution names MSP Construction as the contractor and sets the award amount at $873,000.
Next steps include executing the contract and completing construction work according to the borough schedule; the council did not set a separate public hearing on the contract award.
