Development News for Lafayette, Indiana

Board Approves Boiler Replacement, Water Main Study, and Reviews Bids for Multiple Infrastructure Projects

The board reviewed bids for the Columbian Park Ramp Neighborhood Ramp Project. Three bids were received: Dixon Construction for $283,200, Edward and Jones Concrete for $161,100, and Reith Riley for $197,320. The bids were taken under advisement. Additionally, a recommendation for award was made to DA Dodd for a boiler replacement at Lafayette Renew for $148,900. A contract and notice to proceed for this boiler project were also approved. Separately, an on-call services agreement with BFNS was approved, along with Task Order One for $47,000 to evaluate a potential large diameter water transmission main from the Glick well field area to the city's upper pressure water system. The study is expected to take approximately 75 days. Lastly, a bid tabulation and evaluation for the lead service line replacement phase two project, with a contract price of $14,959,865, was presented. Atlas Excavating submitted the single bid. The city will use $5 million in grant money and $5 million in a zero-interest loan from the Indiana State Revolving Fund for the project. The bid will remain under advisement until June 18th.