The Town of Southampton awarded a contract for the design‑build replacement of the Quantuck Creek Culvert to Keith Grimes, Inc. for a total price of $462,418.35. The project encompasses site preparation, temporary erosion control, excavation, placement of a 36‑inch reinforced concrete pipe, traffic protection, landscaping, and ancillary works such as a timber staircase and kayak launch ramp. The contract is a lump‑sum award that expires on 31 December 2022, with the option to extend twice for additional one‑year periods. The procurement was conducted via full and open competition, with three bids received and the award made by the Town Board on 23 November 2021.
• Scope: Culvert construction – excavation, pipe installation, temporary silt screens, turbidity curtains, grading, and site restoration.
• Award Value: $462,418.35 (single‑vendor award).
• Timeline: Bid submission deadline 20 Oct 2021; award 23 Nov 2021; contract period ≈ 13 months, extendable.
• Funding: Town Wide Culverts General Ledger account C6‑99‑H123‑00‑6246‑0000.
• Vendor: Keith Grimes, Inc., a local contractor based in Montauk, NY.