John V. Gottschall, Vice Chair - Towamencin Township

Abstaining: N/A
Absent: Daniel M. Littley, James P. Sinz
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Construction Contract Award: Rittenhouse Road Culvert Replacement
Vice Chairman Gottschall stated the Rittenhouse Road culvert near Ridgewood Way was
identified in the Towamencin Township Strategic Storm water Management Plan dated
September 24, 2007. Identified as a “high priority” the culvert replacement has been deferred
the past several years due to other unexpected projects that arose (i.e., Pheasant Hill Drive
drainage) as well as challenging budgetary issues.
Three bids had recently been received:
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Ply-Mar $194,814
Land Tech $177,543
Betta Const. $95,027
This cost, combined with the engineering expenses, results in a total estimated project cost of
$132,181 whereby $80,000 was budgeted. Should the Board elect to proceed with the project a
transfer from the General Fund Balance would be necessary.
The Board discussed the base price and the cost of the various additional options.
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• A. 5’ Wide Concrete Sidewalk $546
• B. Redi-Rock Retaining Wall $9,500
• C. Timber Guide Rail $6,900
• D. Existing Stone Wall Recon. $2,500
The Township Engineer Russ Benner advised that options B (Redi-Rock Retaining Wall) and D
(Existing Stine Wall Reconstruction) was an “either-or” issue and that only one needed to be
selected. It was Mr. Benner’s opinion that the re-use of the existing stone wall was the better
option in this situation. He also suggested that the timber guide rail could be installed at a later
date, perhaps by the Township’s Public Works crews.
Supervisor Gottschall suggested that the Township should investigate the possibility of seeking
reimbursement for the cost for the sidewalk from the residential development as that section may
have been deferred during the land development process.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Younce, the Board moved to award the contract to
Betta Construction in the amount of $95,027 plus Option A & D for a total contract price with
Betta Construction $98,073.00.
Voting Yes: John V. Gottschall, H. Charles Wilson, Patricia Younce
Voting No: N/A
Abstaining: N/A
Absent: Daniel M. Littley, James P. Sinz
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