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Connersville council authorizes RFP for water and wastewater upgrades under BOT model
Summary
The Connersville Common Council voted Jan. 5 to proceed with a Request for Proposals for water and wastewater improvements using a Buy-Operate-Transfer model, covering multiple streets and new pumping and valve infrastructure, with work described by city staff and the consultant.
Mayor Chad Frank presided as the Common Council on Jan. 5 voted to move forward with a Request for Proposals for water and wastewater improvements across multiple Connersville streets.
Utilities Director Jeremy Wilson requested authorization to seek proposals; Mr. Greg Martz explained the Buy-Operate-Transfer (BOT) procurement approach and cited Indiana Code 5-23 as the relevant statutory framework. The council approved a motion to proceed, with Councilwoman Diana Phillips moving and Councilwoman Jenny Barrett seconding; all council members voted “yes.”
City staff and the consultant listed proposed work that would be included in the RFP: water-main replacements on Wayne Avenue, Beeson Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Osteimer Avenue, 32nd Street, Virginia Avenue and 8th Street (from Lincoln to Beech); installation of critical isolation valves; construction of a Gray Road booster station; replacement or installation of backwash valves and actuators; and a dedicated water line to the local high school. The transcript identifies these project elements but does not include a construction timeline or cost estimate.
The council’s authorization starts the procurement process; the transcript records an agreement to proceed but contains no final contract, award, or funding approval. The council did not record additional details in the minutes about bid deadlines, consultant scope-of-work beyond the items listed, or which department will manage the RFP process.
Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes: staff will issue a Request for Proposals consistent with the BOT explanation provided. Any contract, selection, or funding action will require subsequent council consideration and formal vote.
