Bernhardt Ditches project at 95% design; contractor insurance and bidding timelines on track, engineer reports

Triple Tree Engineering told the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency on Dec. 8 that design work for the Bernhardt Ditches (Task Order #5) is substantially complete and the project is moving toward bidding and construction.

The consultant’s report records a 95% design submission on Sept. 15, 2025, with 100% design slated for Oct. 1, bidding in Oct. 2025 and construction to begin in Nov. 2025. The task order lists a contracted amount of $40,000 with $4,387.50 billed to date. At the meeting, agency members also discussed a related ditch-covering contract; they said contractor insurance and paperwork were expected to be finalized the week of Dec. 8 and that the contractor (Triple Tree confirmed) still plans to keep the project on schedule.

Agency members characterized the work as part of ongoing infrastructure repairs and noted the consultant is preparing the schedule and necessary task orders for construction administration. No formal vote on the Bernhardt Ditches task order was recorded at the Dec. 8 meeting.

The committee’s next actions include confirming contractor insurance and finalizing bid documents for release in January 2026 where noted; the consultant’s task order and billing status will be tracked by agency staff.