Burns & McDonnell hired to manage lead line replacement bids

The Homewood Village Board approved a $90,000 contract on July 22 with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell to advance the next phase of its lead service line replacement project. 

The firm estimates the project could cost up to $70 million over the next decade. 

Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, said Burns & McDonnell will handle the planning and preparation needed to hire a contractor for the project. The firm’s work is divided into three…