City Council approves plans for the nearly $1.4 million Water Treatment Plant project

Petersburg City Council on Monday unanimously approved ASCR McGraw Constructors of Sitka, the bid of $1,395,800 for phase 3 of the Water Treatment Plant upgrade project.

ASCR McGraw Constructors edged-out Dawson Construction, of Ketchikan, which entered a bid of a little more than $1.5 million.

The council also authorized a contract for $288,000 to GV Jones and Associates administration and inspection services for the project. The project requires specialists for mechanical, electrical and structural inspections, Mayor Al Dwyer.

The contract is for a 12-month project with a “not to exceed” amo...