The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan

April 8, 2025, Peru, NY—On Tuesday afternoon, the Peru Town Board awarded K & L Plumbing and Heating of Plattsburgh a $1,156,000 contract for the mechanical components (heating and air conditioning) of the wastewater treatment plant project. The general, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contracting bids amount to $17,450,000, excluding design, engineering, and contingency costs.

Town Supervisor Craig Randall stated that he anticipates securing an approximate $8 million loan at 0% interest over 30 years once grant money is received.

Randall mentioned requesting an updated total cost estimate from C&S Engineering. This will help him assess the project’s financial impact on the district’s 565  users. Additionally, water users may incur some of the costs, as the plant upgrade includes offices and garages necessary for water services.

The following contractors submitted the lowest bids in their respective categories: 

• General Contractor: Murnane Building Contractors – $9,304,000 
• Plumbing Contractor: John W. Danforth – $5,648,000 
• Electrical Contractor: Triangle Electrical Systems – $1,342,800 Mechanical Contractor
• K & L Plumbing and Heating – $1,156,000 
• New York State awarded Peru $11,087,515 in grants, covering at least 50% of project costs. The town will finance the remaining cost through a 30-year no-interest loan. 

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