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Union City approves $22,295 pipe repair to fix sinkhole at Municipal Lot #1
Summary
Council authorized Mansfield to replace about 10 feet of pipe, install a larger catch basin and reconnect pipes to close a sinkhole at Municipal Lot #1 at a cost of $22,295; an alternate bid was $23,450 from McLallen Construction.
Union City Borough Council on Aug. 13 approved contracting Mansfield to repair a sinkhole and associated storm pipe work at Municipal Lot #1 at a cost of $22,295.
Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips reported that a 24‑inch clay tile at the bottom of the lot had failed and that upstream connections should be reconnected to the 24‑inch line. Insight representative Bob Carpenter and Engineer Tim Wells recommended lining sections of the pipe, replacing the clay tile, installing a larger catch basin adjacent to the sinkhole and replacing approximately 10 feet of pipe.
Two written estimates were provided to council: Mansfield bid $22,295 and McLallen Construction bid $23,450. Both bids required the borough to provide a truck during the project. On a motion by Councilor Steadman seconded by Councilor Osborn, council approved the Mansfield contract; the motion carried unanimously.
The motion record states the borough will supply the truck and that the work includes reconnecting pipes, replacing the catch basin, and closing the sinkhole. The minutes do not specify an exact project start date; Public Works and the Streets Supervisor are responsible for coordination and providing the truck for the contractor.
