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Shelton waives bidding, authorizes emergency purchase to replace Ingleside booster pump

3213239 · May 7, 2025
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Summary

Facing a burned motor and a single remaining pump at the Ingleside Booster Station, Shelton council declared an emergency and waived competitive bidding to order a replacement pump and motor with an estimated seven‑week lead time.

The Shelton City Council found that an emergency exists at the Ingleside Booster Station and authorized staff to waive competitive bidding rules under state law to purchase a replacement pump and motor.

Jay Hirsch, the city’s Public Works Director, told the council one motor had burned up and the booster station is now operating on a single pump. "One…

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