07/02/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on July 2, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board reviewed and approved bids for the Walnut Avenue drainage project, with Dire Construction submitting the lowest quote at $110,465.97, and for the Hammond Ballard project, awarding a quote of $18,900 to Vans Industrial for fabricating metal ballards. The board also approved advertising dates for demolition bids on multiple properties, including 51 Web, 829 Ames, 2117 Sherman, and potentially 434 Vine. Additionally, grant agreements with the Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation and Purdue University were ratified to support city projects, including downtown redevelopment and the downtown station. Other approvals included a sponsorship agreement with the Southshore Convention and Visitors Authority and disposal authorizations from the police department. The meeting also covered status updates on various property rehabilitation projects and addressed late rental registration fee waivers for several property owners.