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Milford staff to seek bids for 5 Points Landing irrigation; reclaimed-water option included
Summary
Council heard that bids for irrigation at 5 Points Landing Park will go out by March 17; staff asked bidders to provide costs for a standard irrigation system and an option that reclaims/recycles water for irrigation.
Milford staff told council on March 4 they will solicit bids for irrigation work at 5 Points Landing Park, and that bidders will be asked to price both a standard irrigation system and an option to reclaim water for irrigation.
City Manager Gunderson said the project received state grant funding and that initial contractor estimates exceeded the city’s bidding threshold, so the city must go to public bid. Gunderson asked bidders to present Option A (regular irrigation) and Option B (reclaimed-water or recycled-water system) so council can compare costs and feasibility.
Council raised questions about whether reclaimed water would require treatment before being used on turf or splash-fountain areas, and whether signage would be necessary to warn the public that recycled irrigation water is nonpotable. Gunderson and a councilor noted that contractors responding to the bid would be expected to advise the city on treatment requirements and feasibility.
Staff said the bid package will be posted no later than March 17 and that they will return to council with bid results and recommendations. No final contract award or vote occurred at the March 4 meeting.
