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Tooele City awards $699,018 contract for UV disinfection equipment at reclamation facility with 10% contingency
Summary
After a qualifications‑based procurement, the council approved a $699,018 agreement with Trojan Technologies Corporation for UV disinfection equipment at the city’s water reclamation facility and authorized a 10% contingency; staff explained the final price includes added options for bond, extended warranty and spare parts.
The Tooele City Council approved Resolution 2025‑67 on Aug. 6 to award an agreement to Trojan Technologies Corporation for UV disinfection equipment at the city’s water reclamation facility. The contract amount approved by the council is $699,018, with an administrative 10% contingency to be used at the mayor’s discretion if unforeseen conditions are discovered.
Paul Hansen, the city engineer filling in for the project manager, said the procurement was run as a qualifications‑based solicitation rather than lowest‑price; proposals were evaluated on qualifications, equipment proposed and performance history. Trojan was the highest‑ranked proponent. The bid tabulation showed a base tabulation amount of $633,501; Hansen explained the difference up to $699,018 reflects three optional elements added after scoring: a performance and payment bond, an extended three‑year service warranty, and a spare‑parts package.
Councilmember questions touched on lifecycle costs. Hansen said the vendor provided a total life‑cycle cost estimate of $990,864, which accounts for ownership and operating costs across the system’s service life. He described lifecycle figures as useful for comparison but dependent on performance differences between systems.
Councilwoman Manzion moved to approve the resolution and Councilman McCall seconded. The council voted aye: Manzion, Goaches, Hansen, McCall and Brady. The motion passed 5–0. The resolution before the council included clarifying language explaining the selection process and the final contract total with options included.
The contract awards the specialized UV equipment and includes the added bond, warranty and spare‑parts options that raised the total from the tabulated base to the approved amount.
