Ross Clark Circle Watermain Project

The Ross Clark Circle Watermain Project is a municipal water‑infrastructure upgrade that will install approximately 38,000 linear feet of 12‑inch water main along State Route 210 (Ross Clark Circle) in Dothan, Alabama, together with all associated appurtenances, valves, fire hydrants, service taps, and utility crossings. The contract was awarded to L & K Contracting Company, Inc. on an open‑competition basis and is funded through a mix of State Revolving Fund loans, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and ARPA grants. • Scope: Supply and install 12‑in. ductile‑iron (Class 350) and PVC water main, steel casing, copper service taps, MJDI bends, fire‑hydrant assemblies, manholes, and roadway/driveway utility crossings. • Procurement: Negotiated‑pricing, lump‑sum bid tabulation with two alternates; award limited to the base‑bid portion (≈ $2 million). • Funding: Combined federal and state infrastructure grants (SRF, BIL, ARPA) with municipal backing; no cost‑reimbursement or time‑and‑materials components. • Schedule: Bids closed 19 Sep 2023, award issued 23 Oct 2023; project start expected shortly after award. • Vendor: L & K Contracting Company, Inc., a qualified water‑utility contractor based in Taylor, AL.