West Greene board moved forward on retaining wall replacement

Published: February 27, 2015

By Bob Niedbala

Staff Writer

ROGERSVILLE West Greene School Board opened proposals from contractors Thursday to rebuild the failed retaining wall at the new elementary center.

The board solicited proposals under an emergency provision to rebuild the 760-foot-long wall behind the new school after it was discovered collapsed the morning of Nov. 7.

Proposals were received from two companies: Burchick Construction Co. of Pittsburgh and Brayman Construction Corp. of Saxonburg.

The proposals will be reviewed by the districts construction manager, Aecom, formerly URS, and a contract will be awarded based on the best value method of bidding, said Ron Miller of URS.

The companies proposals will be evaluated based on factors including the companies qualifications, approach to the project, experience and fees, Miller said.

The board may be ready to award a contract for the project at its building and grounds committee meeting Thursday.

During the pre-board meeting, Donald R. Green, a geotechnical specialist with Michael Baker International, gave an update on the design of the new retaining wall.

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