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Cranford awards $2.12 million contract for South Avenue and Chestnut Street express sewer project
Summary
The Township Committee awarded a $2,117,907.46 construction contract to P & A Construction for the South Avenue and Chestnut Street express sewer project, describing it as Phase 1 of flood mitigation split from an original scope due to rising project costs.
The Cranford Township Committee voted on March 10 to award a construction contract of $2,117,907.46 to P & A Construction for the South Avenue and Chestnut Street express sewer project, a step officials said would advance Phase 1 of the township’s flood-mitigation work.
Commissioner Brian Andrews said project costs rose, prompting the Township to split the work into two phases; he described Phase 1 as fully funded and expected to deliver meaningful stormwater-management benefits. The contract award followed bid review and price negotiations and was accompanied by certification from the Chief Financial Officer that funds are available in the capital appropriation accounts cited in the resolution.
The award resolution (2026-134) was approved on the consent agenda and the Committee recorded an aye vote by all members. The resolution specifies that the work is funded by a capital improvements bond ordinance and lists Township account numbers for the charge.
Andrews and other officials also noted complementary flood-mitigation efforts that include river desilting permits, riverbed restoration and coordination with neighboring Garwood, along with planned studies of additional streets in the floodplain. The Committee also approved appointments to a Flood Prevention and Mitigation Advisory Committee to assist with planning and outreach.
The resolution takes effect immediately; project timing and contractor mobilization details were not specified in the meeting record.
