John V. Gottschall, Vice Chair - Towamencin Township

Consider Award:
Replacement
Construction Administration Service – Rittenhouse Road Culvert
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Vice Chairman Gottschall stated the Finance Committee had asked Staff to obtain proposals for
Construction Management services of the Rittenhouse Road Culvert Replacement Project.
The firm selected will start in late-September to begin work on pre-construction work items.
Construction is scheduled to start in early October and take 45 days. It is anticipated that the
Construction Manager selected will work up to ten to twenty hours each week throughout the
length of this project. The selected firm will be paid an hourly rate, but firms were required to
submit a not to exceed “Lump Sum Fee” as part of their proposal. No other costs will be eligible
under this contract unless approved by the Township.
Three proposals were received:
Firm
Not to Exceed Cost
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Bursich Associates $9,900.00
T&M Associates $13,900.00
Carroll Engineering $17,500.00
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Younce, the Board motioned to award the
Construction Management Services Contract to Bursich Associates in the amount of $9,900.
Voting Yes: John V. Gottschall, H. Charles Wilson, Patricia Younce
Voting No: N/A
Abstaining: N/A
Absent: Daniel M. Littley, James P. Sinz
Request for Dumpster: 1370 Village Way
Mr. Ford summarized the request for the dumpster.
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Vice Chairman Gottschall stated that there are two issues. how the current issue is handled is one
issue and how to handle should be a long term situation for future requests.
Mr. Dooley advised it could just a motion by the Board to approve the current dumpster
placement.
Mr. Connelly, contractor, advised the dumpster would be gone by Friday.
Vice Chairman Gottschall recommended that the inspector go to the site when the dumpster is
removed to ensure the street is not damaged.
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