Henry Law Avenue reconstruction contract on Council’s May 13 agenda

posted on 5/11/2026

The City Council will consider awarding the contract for the reconstruction of Henry Law Avenue and Payne Street at its Wednesday, May 13 regular meeting.

City staff recommends awarding the contract to Northeast Earth Mechanics for $12,836,873. The project scope includes new drainage infrastructure, including an underground stormwater management system, sewer reconstruction and rehabilitation, sidewalk construction and surface restoration of Henry Law Avenue and Payne Street. Part of the funding is contingent on City Council also approving the reprogramming $1,487,551 from previously funded public works projects, which is also on the agenda.

The City Council will also consider an additional $14,600,000 appropriation and authorization for bonding for water treatment upgrades for the French Cross station. The project is eligible for financial assistance through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund with $5,120,000 in principal forgiveness.

Also on the agenda:

• Acceptance of a public access easement from Cocheco Mills Holdings, LLC at 427 Central Ave. for the 9/11 Memorial planned to be installed this summer in the Cochecho Courtyard downtown
• Approval of a tenant agreement to operate at the Nebi Park Pavilion
• Approval of a lease agreement with Belly Park Disc Golf Club
• Authorizing the disposal of city-owned real estate and tax deed property
• Authorizing the awarding a bid to replace the wastewater effluent skid system to Hayes Pump, Inc. for $179,505

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chamber. It will be televised on DoverTV and online, where it will be available on-demand.