Hiram City Council Awards Contracts for Historic Downtown Sewer Project

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Submitted by City of Hiram

Exactly 13 months ago, the Hiram City Council officially took up the issue of providing sewer to the downtown area. What was under consideration was a contract for engineering for the design and construction management for three components of a sewer system: (1) a lift station, (2) a force main and (3) a gravity line.

The motion was unanimous to award engineering and design contracts to Croy Engineering for the lift station, force main and gravity line and Stevenson and Palmer Engineers for the additional gravity line needed. That made the availability for sewer services in the immediate downtown area is one step closer to a reality.

Last evening on March 3rd at a regularly scheduled Council meeting, a vote was taken and passed to execute the contracts to the lowest bidders for this historical sewer project.

The lowest and most responsible bidder for the lift station and force main was North Georgia Pipeline, Inc. at a cost of $1,377,977.75. This portion is the “nuts and bolts” of the project that actually connects the lines to the Paulding County sewer outfall located in the back side of Mallard Glen subdivision of Arnold Lane.

The lowest most responsive and responsible bidder for the gravity line bringing sewer into the downtown area was Haren Construction, Inc. at the cost of $911,706.60.

The total costs to make sewer available is $2,289,684.35 not including the previously approved engineering design and construction management costs.

Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Bookout made the motion to approve this award and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Derrick Battle.

According to Mayor Pro Tem Bookout, “As a longtime Hiram resident and former downtown business owner, I recognize the importance of providing the proper infrastructure to ensure the survivability of existing businesses and the recruitment of new businesses into our historical area we all cherish so greatly.”

“Hiram is our home and we all take great pride in making this investment that will enrich our financial position and make our community a better place for those who come behind us,” continued Councilmember Battle.

According to city manager Robbie Rokovitz, “Upon becoming the city manager of Hiram almost three years ago, I was directed by the governing body to facilitate the actions to make sewer available in the downtown area.”

“While there has been much discussion on the details and funding over the last two years, the reality of having sewer and the renewed potential for true economic development that will increase sales tax dollars has now been solidified by the City Council approval last evening,” continued Rokovitz.