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Feb
01

PROJECT STATUS REPORT

2022-2024 Water Service Line Replacement Project

Work scope includes noncompliant water service lines replacements at 600 locations within the City of Owosso over a 3-year time period.  A total of 475 water service lines have been replaced to date.  Water service line replacements will begin again in March or April, weather permitting.

2023 Street Patch Program

Work scope includes patches on various streets within the city of Owosso needed for water main breaks, sewer repairs, etc.  The 2023 contract has been extended to June 30, 2024.  A third round of patches will begin in May.

Safe Routes to School Project (2024)

Work scope includes constructing ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at various locations within the city along with constructing new sidewalks primarily in the Middle School area.  Project is advertised for bids, via MDOT, for the February 2, 2024 bid letting.

Stewart Street Reconstruction Project (2024)

Stewart Street from Shiawassee St (M-52) to Washington St:  Work scope includes pavement reconstruction with curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, select sidewalk replacement, and permanent pavement markings and signing; water main replacement.  Project is a MDOT Small Urban Program project with the water main portion approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Crawford Contracting was the low bidder.  Final special assessment public hearing and tentative contract award scheduled for the February 5, 2024 city council meeting.

2024 Water Main Replacement Project

1.      Dewey Street from Brandon to Moore: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 13, 2024 bid letting.

2.      Grace Street from Cedar to Shiawassee: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 13, 2024 bid letting.

3.      Tracy Street from Frederick to Stewart: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 13, 2024 bid letting.

4.      Young Street from Chestnut to Brooks: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 13, 2024 bid letting.

2024 Sewer Lining Project

The scope of work is sewer lining on sanitary and storm sewers at various locations.  Design is in progress by OHM Advisors.  Work is planned for Spring and Summer 2024.

2024 Bridge Projects

The scope of work is preventative maintenance repairs on the Gould Street bridge over the Shiawassee River and timber bridge deck replacement on the Oakwood Avenue bridge over the Shiawassee River.  Design is in progress by Spicer Group.  Work is planned for Spring and Summer 2024.

2024 Chip Seal Project

The scope of work is double chip and fog seal on the following streets:

·        Clinton from Shiawassee (M-52) to Michigan;

·        Genesee from west end to Michigan;

·        Cass from Shiawassee (M-52) to Ball;

·        Ball from Cass to Howard;

·        Howard from Ball to Washington (M-71);

·        Milwaukee from Lyon to Cedar;

·        Milwaukee from west end to Shiawassee (M-52); and

·        Huron from Huggins to east end.

Project is advertised for bids with a February 6, 2024 bid letting.

2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program

The focus area for sidewalk replacement is the area bounded by Washington, Corunna, Abrey, and the Shiawassee River.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 6, 2024 bid letting.

2024 Street Light Project

The scope of work is street light removal and replacement including new conduit and wiring on the following streets:

·        Comstock from Water to Park;

·        Washington from Water to Main (M-21);

·        Main (M-21) from Washington to Park (south side only); and

·        Park from Comstock to Main (M-21) (west side only).

The project is under the design phase.  Project is funded by ARPA funds and a RAP grant.

Woodland Trails Sanitary Sewer Repair Project

The scope of work is repair of select sanitary sewer and manhole flow channels within the Woodland Trails Condominium.  Project is advertised for bids with a February 20, 2024 bid letting.

Future Projects

Projects submitted to EGLE for FY2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) funds for water main replacement:

1.      Nafus Street from south end to Frederick;

2.      Gilbert Street from Mason to Oliver;

3.      Clinton Street from Cedar to Shiawassee;

4.      Olmstead Street from Ward to Chipman;

5.      Harding Avenue from Willow Springs to Hanover;

6.      Hanover Street from Harding to Riverside;

7.      Stewart Street from Cedar to Shiawassee;

8.      Williams Street from Shiawassee to Washington; and

9.      Dewey Street from Main (M-21) to King.

Projects planned for future street construction:

1.      Jerome Street from Hickory to Oakwood: Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt pavement construction along with minor drainage upgrades.  Project is on hold until funding is available.