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Somerset County accepts Calderwood Engineering proposal for Upper Sandy Stream Bridge study

Somerset County Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners voted 5-0 to accept Calderwood Engineering’s proposal for preliminary engineering and design services to replace the Upper Sandy Stream Bridge in Lexington Township; staff said Calderwood was the sole RFP respondent and study funds exceed $120,000 in the capital account.

Commissioners accepted a proposal from Calderwood Engineering to provide preliminary engineering and design services for replacing the Upper Sandy Stream Bridge in Lexington Township. David Spencer told the board Calderwood was the only respondent to the RFP, and commissioners noted that the project has been under consideration for several years.

Commissioner discussion confirmed that more detailed cost estimates will follow the engineering study. Spencer said there are sufficient funds in the unorganized territory capital road/bridge account to pay for the study (over $120,000). The board voted 5-0 to accept the proposal and directed staff to proceed with the engineering contract phase and return with cost estimates.