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Council approves prepackaged lift station and backup generator purchases for Bowlby project

5775495 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

To avoid long lead times and potential contractor markups, the council approved direct procurement of a prepackaged lift station and a 100 kW standby generator for the Bowlby Lift Station replacement, using sewer utility revenue bond funding.

The Waupaca Common Council on Aug. 19 approved two procurements tied to the Bowlby Lift Station replacement: a prepackaged lift station from Smith & Loveless and a 100 kilowatt natural-gas standby generator and transfer switch from Walter, Inc. Public Works Director Justin Behrens said the items were bid separately to address long manufacturer lead times (12–18 months) and to remove potential contractor…

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