Sewer and street improvements are coming to Big Rapids following approval of construction bids Monday.

 

Big Rapids City Commissioners approved a bid from Wadel Stabilization Inc. of Hart, Mi., in the
amount of $318,650 for sewer system improvements on State Street. 

 

City officials say engineering firm Fleis and VandenBrink provided them with a report identifying all storm and sewer infrastructure with ratings from good to poor/failing conditions. State Street was on the list and is a 12-inch sanitary sewer line that has 300 feet of poor condition. 

 

The three week construction project is expected to begin July 17th. Detours on State Street will be posted. 

 

Commissioners also approved a bid for water, sewer and street improvements on Marion Avenue. The winning bid is from Gerber Construction in the amount of $839,799.04. 

 

City officials say crews will be replacing a 4-inch water main and increasing it to an 8-inch water main. A poor condition sewer line will also be replaced. The improvements will be on Marion Avenue from Pine Street to Spruce Street. Officials say Pine Street will be incorporated in this project as there have been residents experiencing issues with their sewer, which will be addressed by extending the service. 

 

Residents near the intersection of Catherine and Platt Streets will be getting new lighting.

 

City officials say it came to their attention that there is a new bus pick up location within the area and
there is a concern for the children, which having additional lighting will address those needs.