Carlisle council approves multiple infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases

Carlisle Borough Council on April 9 approved multiple public‑works contracts, engineering amendments and equipment purchases aimed at stormwater, water‑main and wastewater work.

Key approvals included: a lump‑sum award for the Orange Street Basin Conversion Project to CPA Pavement Services Inc. of Harrisburg for $413,216 (pending bonds, insurance and executed contract); a unit‑price construction contract for the 2026 water‑main replacement project to DSW Services LLC for $795,880 (pending required bonds and insurance); an amendment to the May 20, 2025 engineering services contract with GFT, Inc. to add construction‑phase engineering for the 2026 water‑main project (not to exceed $36,500); HVAC controller upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant by NRG Controls LLC for $18,570; replacement of four mud valves at the wastewater plant by Pumping Solutions Inc. for $97,572; purchase of a used Hyster E40XN electric forklift from Eastern Lift Truck Co. for $28,350; and a vision detection/camera system from Signal Service Inc. for roughly $22,479.

Most motions were moved by Councilor Melon and seconded by colleagues; each passed by voice vote. Several approvals were contingent on receipt of required bonds, certificates of insurance and satisfactory solicitor review, as noted in the motions.

Votes at a glance:
• Orange Street Basin Conversion — CPA Pavement Services — $413,216 — approved.
• 2026 Water‑Main Replacement (unit‑price) — DSW Services LLC — $795,880 — approved.
• GFT engineering amendment (construction phase) — up to $36,500 — approved.
• Wastewater HVAC controller upgrades — NRG Controls LLC — $18,570 — approved.
• Mud‑valve replacement (four valves) — Pumping Solutions Inc. — $97,572 — approved.
• Used electric forklift — Eastern Lift Truck Co. — $28,350 — approved.
• Vision detection/camera system — Signal Service Inc. — $22,479 — approved.
• Master professional services agreement — Walpert, Inc. — approved (terms established; solicitor review required).

Council repeatedly noted that prompt approvals would allow projects to proceed this construction season; staff will return any required final documents and executed contracts to council for recordkeeping.