The apparent low bidder for the Maumee and Erney streets storm sewer construction project in Salisbury Township has been approved.

Township commissioners voted unanimously 4 - 0, with one commissioner absent, at the Aug. 14 township meeting to approve the low bid of $238,397, with an alternate bid No. 1 of $23,996 and an alternative bid No. 2 of $77,644, by Joao & Bradley Construction Co., Inc., Bethlehem.

"They've done a lot of work in the Lehigh Valley and, specifically, Salisbury Township," said Salisbury Township Consulting Engineer David J. Tettemer of Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., who reviewed the bids. "And we're very happy with their work."

The project is to be completed by year's end, according to Salisbury Township Manager Randy Soriano.

Commissioner Robert Martucci, Jr. made the motion, with Commissioner Vice President Debra Brinton seconding it.

The other bid was $398,861.75, with an alternate bid No. 1 of $44,301.50 and an alternative bid No. 2 of $141,099.25 by Nimaris Construction LP, Bath.

Three other firms requesting bid information did not submit bids. The bids were received July 23 and opened July 24.

Salisbury Township Director of Public Works John Andreas and Salisbury Township Solicitor Atty. John W. Ashley also reviewed the bids.