The culvert that conveys the Renwick Brook under Cayuga Heights Road is in need of repair/replacement (especially the outlet side below CHR). In 2023 we attempted to seek a grant from NYSDOT through the Culvert-NY program, but were not successful. Since this project site is located along the Cayuga Heights Road Sidewalk Project, we anticipated undertaking this project without the benefit of a grant, but we are pleasantly surprised when NYSDOT announced another round of applications for 2024.
TG Miller is again working on this application form for us. They have adjusted the estimated construction cost so that the total construction budget is currently $1,111,000 with a total project budget of $1,500,000. The Culvert-NY program will reimburse the Village for 100% of the total project cost.
Construction Easement
Memorandum
Construction Estimate
Application to Bridge NY
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UPDATE 2.5.26
TG Miller has decided that a full replacement is the best way to proceed with this project. The project is officially out to bid. The notice was published in the Ithaca Journal on the 27th of January. Contractors are to contact TG Miller with any questions. Bids are due by February 12th at 2:00 PM, which will take place at Marcham Hall, 836 Hanshaw Rd.
UPDATE 2.13.26
The bid took place on Thursday February 12th at 2pm as scheduled. The five bids that were submitted are as follows:
J.B. Excavation Services from Apalachin, NY Total Bid = $296,000.00
Orchard Earth & Pipe from Solvay, NY Total Bid = $950,580.35
J.P. Reilly Construction, LP from Friendsville, PA Total Bid = $749,000.00
Bellisario Excavating & Topsoil from Ithaca, NY Total Bid = $924,000.00
Wenzel Contracting from Elmira Heights, NY Total Bid = $1270,327.00
TG Miller is currently reviewing each bid packet and will advise the board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees hopes to award the bid at their board meeting Wednesday February 18th.
UPDATE4.10.26
The Village of Cayuga Heights has awarded the Renwick Culvert Replacement Project to J.B. Excavation Services of Apalachin, NY. The contract was approved at the February 18 Board meeting following a standard competitive bid process.
Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, with an anticipated completion in late summer.
During construction, Cayuga Heights Road will be closed on the west side of the intersection with West Remington Road at the project location. A signed detour will be in place for the duration of the project, as shown on the map below.
Local access to residences will be maintained; however, motorists should expect minor delays and are encouraged to follow posted detour signage.
The Village appreciates your patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure improvement is completed.
