09/24/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on September 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement activities included the opening of bids for the Lime Alignment Sewer Project, with quotes received from Grimmer Construction ($94,000) and Dire Construction ($95,784), which were referred to a consultant for recommendation. The board approved the allocation of Community Improvement Board (CIB) funding totaling approximately $58,000 for various infrastructure projects, including the Marquette Greenway Kennedy Avenue project, downtown Hammond station flagging services, and a Marina screen wall along Indianapolis Boulevard. Additionally, the board approved a sales agreement with Striker for equipment service coverage and authorized an increase in the not-to-exceed amount for Licks Great Services for storm cleanup. Other approvals included a resolution to transfer property to the Hammond Redevelopment Commission, an intergovernmental agreement with the Hammond Waterworks Department for water infrastructure reimbursement, and several permits related to right-of-way, garage sales, and special events. The meeting concluded with the imposition of a late fee for a rental property at 939 Sibway Street.