Council awards an $875,422 contract for the Northwood water main project

At its May 11, 2026 meeting, Council awarded the Northwood water main project to Diehl Contracting, LLC for $875,422. The award followed a competitive bid process: bids were opened on May 6, and the Borough’s consulting engineer, Rettew, reviewed the results and recommended Diehl Contracting as the responsible low bidder. The contract amount covers the base project plus additional water main replacement along Meade Street.

What the project covers

The project replaces aging water main in the Northwood area, with the additional Meade Street work folded into the same contract. Water mains are the underground pipes that carry treated water from the Borough’s system to homes and businesses; as they age, they become more prone to breaks and leaks. Replacing a section before it fails reduces emergency repairs, water loss, and service interruptions for the customers it serves.

Construction administration

Council also approved a $26,000 addendum with Rettew for construction-administration services on the project. The original engineering agreement ran through the bidding phase; the addendum covers the engineer’s oversight while the work is built — reviewing the contractor’s work, payment applications, and project close-out.

What it means for water customers

The vote authorizes the work and the engineering oversight to carry it out; it does not, by itself, change water rates. You can read more about the Borough’s water system on the Water Department page.

On record: this action is part of the May 11, 2026 public meeting record, available at the Borough Office, 1100 Logan Avenue. Learn more about Borough water service on the Water Department page.