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Pinckneyville council rejects lone Phase III archaeological bid for proposed wastewater plant
Summary
The Pinckneyville City Council unanimously rejected a single Phase III archaeological bid that exceeded $970,000 for a proposed wastewater treatment facility, and directed engineers to explore resizing the plant or an alternate site.
The Pinckneyville City Council on June 10 unanimously rejected the lone Phase III archaeological bid for the proposed wastewater treatment facility after learning the single bid exceeded $970,000. Commissioner Joshua L. Kuhnert said the bid was the only one submitted and came from the firm that conducted the Phase I and II work.
City Attorney Don Bigham told the council that Jesse Maynard of HMG Engineers asked the council to formally accept or reject the bid; Bigham said engineers are investigating alternatives, including resizing the plant or considering a different location. "There are alternatives the engineers are investigating based on resizing the plant or looking at a different location," Bigham said.
Kuhnert moved to reject the proposal; Commissioner Kevin B. Hicks seconded. On roll call, Commissioners Hicks, Kuhnert, Peradotta, Stotlar and Mayor Robert L. Spencer voted YEA to reject the bid. The motion carried unanimously.
The council did not approve an alternative at the meeting; Bigham and the council indicated staff and the engineering team will return with options after studying cost and siting alternatives. No timeline for resubmittal of bids or further council action was specified.
