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Council authorizes engineering engagement and contractor continuation for wastewater odor mitigation
Summary
Council authorized Keystone Engineering Group for design services (not to exceed $58,930) for preventive odor mitigation at the wastewater treatment plant and authorized SoMax Environmental / SoMax Bioenergy to continue as general contractor for the PBX Neo project through completion.
Council authorized a multi‑part fiscal and contract action aimed at odor mitigation at the wastewater treatment plant. By motion of Ms. Dugan, seconded and approved unanimously, council accepted Keystone Engineering Group’s proposal for engineering design services related to preventative odor mitigation at the wastewater treatment plant in an amount not to exceed $58,930.
The motion also authorized SoMax Environmental Inc. and SoMax Bioenergy LLC to continue as the general contractor for the PBX Neo project through completion pursuant to a 2019 proposal, and authorized SoMax, Keystone and borough staff to identify necessary equipment and qualified manufacturers/installers to bring the PBX Neo system online. The motion referenced participation in a post‑bid procurement program (identified in the motion text as 'post stars bidding program') and delegated authority consistent with solicitor‑prepared design services agreement language.
Council discussion was minimal at the meeting; the motion passed 8–0. Staff and the solicitor will finalize agreements and coordinate procurement and installation oversight.
Why it matters: The action starts an engineering design and procurement process intended to reduce odor issues at the wastewater plant and continues engagement with SoMax as the contractor overseeing PBX Neo-related installation work, with a modest design fee authorization recorded in the meeting.
