Council awards $1.81 million bid for water‑treatment plant generator; project GRAMA‑funded
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Summary
Cookeville authorized award of a construction contract to W & O Construction for $1,809,000 to supply and install remaining components for a water‑treatment plant generator project, a larger $4 million project funded by 'Grama' with a roughly 5% city match.
Cookeville — The council on June 5 approved awarding a construction contract for the Cookeville water‑treatment plant generator project to W & O Construction for $1,809,000, staff said. The overall project cost is about $4 million and is funded through a grant referred to in the meeting as “Grama,” with the city providing roughly a 5% match.
Why it matters: Staff said the project is intended to increase resilience at the water treatment plant; officials described prior near‑misses when storm events or other issues brought the system close to operational strain.
Project details and funding Public works staff said several components had already been procured; this construction contract covers remaining items and installation. The city’s contribution to the grant‑funded project was described in the discussion as approximately $200,000, incorporated in the utility budgets. Council voted 5‑0 to award the contract as recommended.
Public comment and council discussion A resident asked whether the plant had experienced incidents that made the generator a priority; staff replied the city had come within hours of running out of water on several occasions when distribution or supply was threatened, underscoring the project's importance. A staff member confirmed the project will be funded in part through water rates and the city budget.
Ending Council approved the award 5‑0; staff said they will proceed with contract execution and scheduling for installation.