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Council approves $229,964 maintenance contract for wastewater clarifier mechanism replacement
Summary
The council authorized a maintenance contract with Sentry Equipment Rebuild Services Group for $229,964 plus a $22,996 contingency to rebuild secondary clarifier mechanisms at the wastewater treatment plant; staff said in‑house crews will handle items excluded from the contractor scope.
The Laramie City Council approved a maintenance contract with Sentry Equipment Rebuild Services Group of West Jordan, Utah, for $229,964 plus a contingency of $22,996 to rebuild drive mechanisms, replace skimming devices, coat submerged components and repair a damaged center column in one of the wastewater plant’s secondary clarifiers. The motion passed 9‑0.
Director Webb explained the clarifiers remove suspended solids from liquids in the wastewater process and that the equipment is old and in need of repair. Staff said they solicited quotes and received a single responsive quote from Rebuild Its Services Group. City project manager Mark Hazlett told council that items excluded from the contractor scope—electrical disconnect/reconnect and similar tasks—will be handled in‑house under routine maintenance, with no additional contract cost expected.
Councilors asked if the bid was within the budget; staff said the low bid was about $50,000 over the original line item but that funds are available within the wastewater capital plan by transferring remaining balances from completed projects. Councilor O'Doherty thanked plant staff for cost savings and in‑house work that reduced overall costs.
The motion was moved by Councilor Lockhart and seconded by Councilor Beehill; the roll call vote was 9‑0 in favor.
