Bids for some sewer and manhole improvement work in Ottawa came in too high. So the City Council threw them out and will tweak the project for rebidding. Mayor Dan Aussem says the engineer’s estimate was $7.4 million. The bids came in at $9.4 million.
He says some contractors who didn’t bid suggested changes. Not using materials that require grouting could save money.
The work is part of the long term sewer improvements the city has been working on to keep the storm and sanitary sewers separate.