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Richmond awards Howard Street drainage contract to LD Augustini for $361,025
Summary
The council awarded a $361,025 contract to LD Augustini to build a storm-sewer outlet under the railroad near Howard Street, a project budgeted at $394,000 and expected to be completed in August under major street funds.
The Richmond City Council voted April 20 to award the Howard Street drainage improvement contract to LD Augustini for $361,025, using major street funds. City staff said the 2026 budget included $394,000 for construction of the railroad-underpass outlet, which will redirect stormwater from Howard Street to a drain that runs along the railroad tracks.
City staff said five bids were received and that LD Augustini was the low bidder and experienced in railroad-boring work; staff checked references and discussed railroad permitting. Council members asked about the project schedule; staff said work could begin as early as June depending on materials and permitting, and that the contract included a completion deadline in August.
Council members noted the project has been discussed for years as a way to install storm drains on Howard Street and reduce historic drainage problems. The motion to award the contract passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a numeric roll-call tally.
Next steps: the city will authorize contracting formalities and coordinate county cleaning of downstream drains in advance of construction.
