Rome Approves $392K for New Pumps at Five Sewer Stations, Cellular Links for Chobani Site

Rome's Board of Estimate and Contract approved a $392,397.66 contract with G.A. Fleet Associates for replacement pumps at five city wastewater pump stations at its meeting this week, the Rome Sentinel reported on Oct. 30, 2026. The five stations weren't named.

The board also signed cellular data deals with Northland Communications: one for the Perimeter Road sanitary pump station that will serve the incoming Chobani plant, and one covering several other stations. Public Works Commissioner Joseph Guiliano said the city is moving station data lines off old landline-style phone service and onto cellular, which lets it connect stations where fiber doesn't reach.

Also approved:

Item	Amount
Soil cleanup, 701 Lawrence St. (NRC East Environmental)	$360,145
Park Drive Complete Streets change order (Maple Ridge Organics)	+$250,000
Snow and ice removal deal with Oneida County, through 2028	—
Colgate lease on Muck Road shell building, extended to 2028	$2,500/yr
Sale of three properties on N. Washington, W. Thomas and N. George streets	$1,000–$4,000 each

Agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Rome website.