Seadrift council terminates Lynn Engineering on GLO project and authorizes procurement of replacement

The Seadrift City Council voted to terminate Lynn Engineering’s engagement for work on a GLO-funded project and authorized immediate procurement of a replacement engineering firm, with an effective termination date proposed for Oct. 1, 2026.

S4 moved to terminate the engineering contract connected to the GLO contract (multiple contract references in the transcript) and to authorize procurement of a new engineering firm; S2 and others discussed required notice timelines for the contractor, with S2 suggesting a formal effective date to allow required notice and mailing time. The council amended the motion to set Oct. 1, 2026 as the effective termination date, directed staff to provide notice and authorized procurement steps. The motion carried on a recorded voice vote.

Why it matters: terminating and replacing a project engineer mid-project can affect schedules, deliverables and grant compliance. Council members emphasized the need to provide statutory notice and build time into the termination and procurement process.

What’s next: staff will provide formal notice to the engineering firm, begin procurement steps for a replacement, and return to council as necessary for contract approvals.