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- Consent calendar: Approved (items: A - minutes from 09/02/2025 City Council meeting; B - accounts payable for Aug. 21 through Sept. 5, 2025; C - July Cash and Investments Report). Motion passed by roll call.

- Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling Improvements: Council declared BDP a sole-source vendor for a second dewatering unit, authorized staff to publish the required public notice and begin contract negotiations for purchase of the unit. Motion passed by roll call; one councilor (Davis) was excused.

- Update to rules of procedure for meetings and public hearings: Council approved the update as presented. Motion passed by roll call.

- Ross Point Road Cycle Track: Council awarded construction contract to Cameron Riley LLC for the cycle track between Third and Second avenues and approved a 10% contingency; funding from multimodal impact fees (project MM76). Motion passed by roll call.

- Adjournment: Meeting adjourned following council comments and staff reports.

Votes were recorded by roll call and meeting minutes will show the formal vote record. The meeting packet and staff memos contain further detail on the dewatering-unit recommendation (JUB Engineers memo) and design documents for the Ross Point cycle track.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Post Falls City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and roll-call outcomes at the Post Falls City Council meeting: consent calendar approved; sole-source procurement for dewatering unit approved; rules of procedure update approved; Ross Point Road cycle track contract awarded.","taxTitle","Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",35215,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469972,"Post Falls awards Ross Point Road cycle track construction contract to Cameron Riley LLC",304,1431000,1735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780311-8a6804baea1eb8e7e275a2f2582371d0&start=1431&end=1735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780311-8a6804baea1eb8e7e275a2f2582371d0/thumbnail_1431000.jpg","/articles/6469972/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Post-Falls-awards-Ross-Point-Road-cycle-track-construction-contract-to-Cameron-Riley-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469972-c8397c38342da321ccfcc28e921275c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054592&Signature=OIluRAbOnKpa6ln~3dzxX77Mcka9RHOmMa6jkX4rBIoeitvNrxVT9gCCLE4MtsAj7rzmneOPyzxD9BSNoDlTTQMrLDGHIC5QQ3VEe9NPtVLctWJIq08~GmGTgk5fzRxneRwNQnt8GutZuXyYveHZAFg1YXHy5Q3dEAB7mwzmQ5jJCd4NK2YIneuTHqTGykI6OpLnKDBIeTqZOHf52CfV~3JGx95kEIKnMEPxRwzGPtnnaHt1RoTBMqy9DPHmKpwfGSo9PUUN28eoyYXCsQQHwrB0S211x9ZqFfVJVKVIIdXMPXEyKQc1Sz48f7r0FZC-OTY9o-WSmY5Kc3-GacHBqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Post Falls City Council awarded a construction contract to Cameron Riley LLC for a separated cycle track on Ross Point Road between Third Avenue and Second Avenue and authorized a contract amount not to exceed $134,595, including a 10% contingency.

Robert Paulus, city engineer, told the council the city solicited bids and received a quote from Cameron Riley of $122,329, which was slightly below the engineer's estimate of $123,008. Paulus recommended awarding the contract and including a 10% contingency ($12,236) to cover unforeseen costs, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $134,595. \"We would like to award that contract to Cam and Riley, and include a 10% contingency amount of $12,236 to that. So, the total request would be for $134,595 more along lines of not to exceed that amount,\" Paulus said.

Scope and connections: The cycle track is a curb-separated bicycle lane similar to existing curb used in front of the local Walmart and is intended to tie into the section being built with the I-90/Highway 41 interchange from Southeast Way down to Third Avenue. Paulus said the Idaho Transportation Department's interchange contract did not allow work south of Third Avenue, so the city is building the segment from Third to Second to close the gap and improve continuity of the Centennial Trail.

Funding and schedule: Paulus said the project will be funded from multimodal impact fees (project code MM76). He recommended coordinating the contract start date with ITD's interchange work so the two concrete construction efforts proceed together; he said that coordination would improve efficiency and visibility on the curve approaching Third Avenue. \"This section would work a lot better if we construct it at the same time that ITD constructs their section between Saltise Way and Third,\" Paulus said.

Operations and maintenance: Council members asked about snow removal and whether plowing vehicle lanes would be impaired. Paulus explained the roadway plow operations should not be impaired and that Parks Department equipment (a gator or small pickup with a plow) could clear the cycle track; he added that the cycle track's design actually improves visibility for northbound traffic approaching Third Avenue.

Action: Council voted to award the Ross Point Road Cycle Track construction contract to Cameron Riley LLC and passed the motion. Funding will come from multimodal impact fees. Staff said it would coordinate a start date with ITD and return to council as needed for schedule or contract changes.","Council awarded a $122,329 contract (engineer estimate $123,008) plus a 10% contingency to Cameron Riley LLC to build a separated cycle track between Third and Second avenues on Ross Point Road, funded by multimodal impact fees; staff said coordination with the I-90/Highway 41 interchange project will guide the start date.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469977,"Post Falls council declares sole-source procurement for water reclamation dewatering unit",694,307000,1001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780311-8a6804baea1eb8e7e275a2f2582371d0&start=307&end=1001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780311-8a6804baea1eb8e7e275a2f2582371d0/thumbnail_307000.jpg","/articles/6469977/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Post-Falls-council-declares-sole-source-procurement-for-water-reclamation-dewatering-unit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469977-bf8ef5052a3c5e4ae75de28bffc6c9b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054592&Signature=T1~oJo7TH~oXcrCHKvWNeDlSNufqQO2ME4bXZoG6XfAm2AcsWS0ndbQ5SUCjzsipTycwm1WLsVf3yTuwESVlHu1AVZ4zOxChQ9GqeavI7FIHOfiqIogkUUbP74VdfpMVXEDikfZJ0AIACs5kWnyTJdwcscPsG4k8godmAY28XW7ZlfKCJ2nWHI7l0a3jdggYun1kwYk~kQle-q8qeia~RRJn14N~rp8dZupy8w1YKJ3SldV5i9dywXxrPlzUb56rJ7ZONPw9a8TOk9iEo0dsCrFST5fURNZ90Hr4loOJO7hxHib7dbmvWqU~d8rG5hH~~BnTpLBYgg4IWD3JePA0Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting, the Post Falls City Council approved a sole-source declaration to procure a second dewatering unit from BDP for the city's Water Reclamation Facility, and authorized staff to publish public notice and begin contract negotiations for the equipment.

The item, presented by Andrew Arbini, projects division manager for Public Works, recapped a solids-handling improvements project that began with a design contract awarded in July. Arbini said the facility's original BDP unit was installed when the dewatering building was constructed around February 2010 and that the slab already contains footings sized for a second BDP unit. He told the council the city's project team reviewed alternatives and found other vendors either had longer lead times or higher preliminary cost estimates. \"The contract with BDP will just be for the purchase of the dewatering unit itself, that piece of equipment,\" Arbini said. \"It's estimated that the delivery time will be 12 months from notice of fabrication.\" (Arbini)

Why it matters: Council and staff said compatibility with existing equipment, a stocked inventory of replacement parts and a shorter delivery schedule are the primary reasons for asking the council to declare BDP a sole-source vendor. Staff said the procurement would mitigate a redundancy risk: the facility currently has a primary dewatering unit and an older backup unit that does not produce at the same rate.

Staff described the next steps: if the council declares the vendor sole source, staff will publish a 14-day public notice as required by statute and the city's purchasing policy and proceed to negotiate a contract that would specify price, delivery schedule and other terms for the single purchase of the unit. Installation of the unit would be covered separately. Arbini said staff is drafting an RFQ/RFP to hire a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) who would handle installation and construction work; the CMGC selection would return to council for approval.

Council members asked several clarifying questions during discussion. They pressed on whether the sole-source declaration would bind the city for future purchases, on the risk of becoming locked into a single vendor, and on how much adapting the existing facility would cost if a different manufacturer were used. Arbini said the sole-source declaration applies only to this contract for a single unit and that another manufacturer could be chosen for future contracts. He also said adapting the current footprint or stocking parts for a different brand would factor into any competing bid, and that prior design choices (slab footings sized for BDP) informed the recommendation.

Staff and the project team cited a memorandum from JUB (J-U-B) Engineers that analyzed the need for a second dewatering unit and recommended sole-source procurement; that memo was included in the council packet. Arbini also referenced Idaho Code as the statutory basis for sole-source procurement and the city's purchasing policy.

Action: Council approved the sole-source declaration and authorized staff to publish notice and negotiate a contract to purchase the second dewatering unit from BDP. The vote on the motion passed; one councilor (Davis) was excused. Staff estimated a 9' to 12-month lead time for equipment fabrication and delivery.

The council's decision does not finalize installation or any construction contract. Staff said they will return with a negotiated procurement contract for council approval and with a CMGC contract recommendation for installation at a later meeting.","Council approved a sole-source declaration for a second dewatering unit from BDP for the city's Water Reclamation Facility, authorizing staff to publish notice and begin contract negotiations; staff cited equipment compatibility, existing footings and faster lead time as reasons.","actionData","errors"]

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