In another major step toward reconstruction of the Dog River water pipeline, The Dalles City Council approved to purchase 13,250 feet of pipe and fittings for the project.  City Public Works Director Dave Anderson said the bid was being awarded to Core and Main for just under $952,000, well under the initial estimate for this part of the project.  The engineering design for the project is 90% complete, applications for needed permits have been made, and a timber removal contract is being finalized.  The construction contract is to be advertised for bid in March with an award planned for late April or early May.