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Allegany County approves $2.95M contract for North Main Street bridge in Andover; state, federal aid cover majority
Summary
The Public Works Committee authorized awarding LC Whitford a $2,947,333.64 contract to replace the North Main Street (LB 06-01) bridge in Andover and approved consultant and NYSDOT supplemental agreements that provide state and federal reimbursement, leaving the county with a $363,693.64 local share.
The Allegany County Public Works Committee on May 6 approved awarding LC Whitford the contract to replace the North Main Street Bridge (LB 06-01) in the Town of Andover, accepting the company’s low bid of $2,947,333.64. County Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Windus said NYSDOT and the county’s consultant reviewed the bids and concurred with the recommendation, and construction is expected to begin in May 2026 with substantial completion targeted for Dec. 18, 2026.
The committee also authorized two related agreements. The board approved a not-to-exceed $218,100 supplemental agreement with LaBella Associates for construction support and inspection services. Separately, the committee approved Supplemental Agreement #3 with the New York State Department of Transportation, which authorizes up to $2,823,360 in federal funds and $529,380 in state funds for the project; Windus said the county’s local share of the project will be $363,693.64. The NYSDOT supplemental carries contract terms through Dec. 31, 2028.
Windus flagged a maintenance concern discovered during inspections: cracking in a bridge deck where DOT and consultants recommended applying a high-mobility waterproof membrane (HMWM) sealer to protect embedded reinforcement. He said the goal is to protect the rebar and extend the deck’s service life. “We hope it is one-and-done,” Windus said of the sealer application, and added the county will continue to monitor the deck.
Windus also described earlier material problems tied to high-performance concrete mixes used in the early 2000s and noted that, after the state’s 2025 design revision to a PEM mix, there are currently very few suppliers able to provide a certified PEM mix for the county’s projects. He said that lack of supplier availability has effectively limited options locally.
The contract and supplemental agreements were approved on motions recorded in the committee minutes; the chairman was authorized to execute the necessary documents pending county attorney review where noted.
