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Council approves $9.36 million GMP for water-reclamation upgrade; bonding to cover remaining cost
Summary
Council approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) not to exceed $9,359,800 with Vancon Inc. for phase 3 of the Sanquin water-reclamation facility and related sewer improvements; total estimated project cost is about $10.8 million and staff plan to bond for the remaining roughly $1.44 million.
The Santaquin City Council approved a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $9,359,800 with Vancon Inc. for phase 3 of the city's water-reclamation facility (WRF) upgrades and related sewer system improvements.
City engineers told the council the overall estimate for the work is approximately $10,800,000. The city has set aside more than $9 million in cash from prior growth-related contributions to move forward on major equipment purchases and initial construction. City staff said they will seek bonding to cover the remaining estimated shortfall of about $1,440,000 and planned to meet with bond advisors to finalize financing.
The engineering and procurement plan includes construction management by JUB and additional geotechnical work, and staff emphasized ordering long-lead items such as membranes to avoid potential cost escalations. The upgrade is intended to increase capacity by roughly 25% compared with current plant capacity to accommodate projected growth.
During discussion council members and staff stressed the long-term nature and capital scale of the project: the work involves multiple sewer facilities beyond the WRF itself and is funded in part by developer impact contributions the city has accumulated. Staff characterized the decision as staged — approving the GMP to begin work and purchase equipment while continuing to secure the final financing.
A motion to approve the GMP passed on a roll-call vote with all council members present voting aye.
