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Council awards $1.4 million Alexander sewer-separation contract using federal funds
Summary
The council approved a $1,397,039.50 contract (with a 6% contingency) to VIL Construction LLC to separate storm and sanitary sewers on Alexander Street. About 80% of the project cost will be covered by a congressional appropriation; the city will fund 20%.
The St. Clair Shores City Council voted June 15 to award the Alexander Street sewer-separation contract to VIL Construction LLC for $1,397,039.50, with a recommended 6% contingency. City staff said the project removes combined sanitary-storm piping on Alexander between Little Mack and Manhattan, routing storm water to the Alexander drain and leaving the sanitary system dedicated to sewage.
City Manager Dustin Lent said the work is the final section of the Alexander drainage district that still uses a combined system and that the city will pay 20% of the contract while 80% is covered by a congressionally directed appropriation obtained with Rep. John James’ assistance. Lent said the separation will reduce combined-sewer overflow events in the Martin district and is part of a multi-year strategy to lower CSOs into Lake St. Clair.
Council approved awarding the work to the second-lowest bidder (administration recommended VIL as the recommended contractor) and authorized the contingency; the motion passed 7–0.
Why it matters: Separating storm and sanitary flows reduces the frequency and volume of combined-sewer overflows to Lake St. Clair, addresses neighborhood basement flooding and is part of the city’s multi-year water-quality strategy. The project is scheduled for construction this year, with work funded primarily through the federal appropriation and local match drawn from an established clean-water initiative fund.
What was approved (summary): Contract award to VIL Construction LLC for $1,397,039.50; 6% contingency; city responsible for 20% of the award; schedule indicates construction in the current construction season.
