When: East Earl Township Supervisors meeting, April 13.
What happened: The township has awarded more than $90,000 in bids to complete its annual road maintenance.
Background: The township joined a cooperative municipal bidding and purchasing program in February to procure a better rate on goods and services for roadwork. This year, township officials have two road projects planned at an initial estimated cost of $159,501. The township had initially projected to spend $123,504 to overlay Ginger Pat Drive and Twin Hill Road, and $35,997 to chip and seal Ewell, Sensenig and Weaverland roads.
Why itâs important:Â Ten municipalties shared in $1.5 million in contracts under this program. East Earl Township has approved its share of those bids for the following maintenance: $41,913 to Martin Paving Inc. for chip seal services, $29,971 to A-1 Traffic Control Products for line painting services, and $23,275 to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC to apply an ultra-thin overlay.