NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County commissioners recently approved more than $3.72 million for a variety of contracts, the largest of which was $2.25 million for road maintenance next winter.
The seven-figure contract took up a majority of expenses in a 14-item package. Another big ticket item was an $840,847 support agreement with Microsoft Corporation.
The winter maintenance contract authorized May 2 was awarded to four Pennsylvania firms, including T&T Contracting Inc., of Fairview Village; Floyd G. Hersh Inc., of Green Lane; Flyway Excavating Inc., of Mount Joy, and the Schwenksville-based Strouse Landscaping Inc.
The rentals are anticipated to be used for “road and trail maintenance” purposes, during “winter road clearing and general equipment repair services,” the contract states. The contract will expire on March 31, 2025, and has one optional annual renewal term. Funding was obtained through the county’s capital improvement program and general operational budget.
The Microsoft contract with the Montgomery County Office of Information and Technology Solutions is valid from April 2024 to December 2025, according to the contract, which was funded by way of capital improvement program and general operational budget monies.
A $236,000 agreement with Loftus Construction Inc, of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, covered construction services to address the “shortening of the cross walk across Deep Creek Road and repair of the culvert that the Perkiomen trail crosses.” Funds were obtained from the county’s capital improvement program. Road-Con Inc., of West Chester, also submitted a $562,250 bid to a previously advertised request for proposals, but the Montgomery County Department of Assets and Infrastructure endorsed the New Jersey-based contractor.
In other business, a request for proposals was issued on May 2 to conduct a flood study and mapping of the Perkiomen Creek watershed.
“Montgomery County is seeking a consultant to analyze significant flooding incidents throughout the 362 square-mile Perkiomen Creek watershed and propose mitigation projects to reduce the threat of loss of life, property damage, and disruption of essential services,” the request for proposal states.
The project will eventually be funded through Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grants. The entire area encompasses four counties and 55 municipalities, according to the request for proposals. Submissions are due by 10:30 a.m. on May 30.
The next Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 23 at the Limerick Township Building, 646 W. Ridge Pike, in Limerick. Visit montogmerycountypa.gov for more information.
