02/26/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on February 26, 2026, where key procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The board opened bids for the 2026 road maintenance program, receiving two bids: Site Services, Inc. at $478,132.98 and Reith Riley at $513,650.67. They also approved advertising dates and bid opening for the 165th Street Improvement Project, contingent on state funding availability. The board approved a land lease application with Norfolk Southern Corporation for redevelopment purposes and authorized a contract for litigation support services from EnviroForensics related to environmental matters. Additionally, demolition contracts totaling various amounts for multiple properties were approved, along with several right-of-way permits for utility and state projects. The board also discussed ongoing rehabilitation agreements and set status dates for property inspections and contract progress. No new budget allocations were mentioned, but several contract awards and procurement actions were approved during the meeting.