Delphos City Council on Monday approved accepting bids for Phase II of water treatment plant by-pass project. Phase II includes installing a larger water line and separating the above clearwells so water doesn’t have to travel through all three before distribution.

Council heard on first reading a resolution for Safety Service Director Greg Berquist to enter into a contract with the successful bidder for a Phase II of Water Treatment Plant By-Pass Improvement Project on Monday.

Phase II includes bidding ($3,500), construction administration ($3,000); and construction observation ($4,300). Total construction is estimated to cost $247,000 with a Community Development Block Grant covering $194,500.