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Council awards nearly $500,000 contract to replace damaged pumps at lift station
Summary
The city awarded a $499,960 contract to Alco Incorporated (Allco LLC referenced in caption) to replace pumps at the Eleventh and Burton lift station; staff said the damage occurred during storms and the replacement will be covered by an insurance claim.
Orange ' The City Council approved a contract on Aug. 12 to replace two damaged pumps at the Eleventh and Burton lift station, accepting a staff recommendation to award the work to Alco Incorporated for $499,960.
City staff member Adam Jack explained earlier that two pumps were damaged during recent storms by debris and lightning. He told the council the replacement would be performed in place and that the work would be covered by an insurance claim.
Nut graf: The contract will restore wastewater infrastructure damaged during storms; staff solicited bids, recommended the local contractor based on past work in the city, and said the cost would be paid through insurance proceeds.
Staff reported receiving two bids and recommended Alco Incorporated of Beaumont based on prior experience and the bid amount. The council approved the award on a motion.
Ending: Staff will execute the contract and proceed with pump replacement; the city said insurance proceeds will cover the replacement cost.
