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County awards Neuse River pump station contract; accepts low‑interest SRF loan offer
Summary
The board approved an SRF loan offer and awarded contract number 1 for relocation and upgrades of the Neuse River wastewater pump station to Sanford Contractors ($4,581,444.10), contingent on state approval; the loan offer is for $8,960,000 at 2.04% for 20 years.
Johnston County utilities staff recommended — and the commissioners approved — acceptance of a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan offer and the award of contract number 1 for the Neuse River wastewater pump station relocation and improvements.
Utilities Director Chandra Farmer told the board the SRF offer is 2.04% for 20 years and that the total loan amount is $8,960,000 intended to fund two phases: (1) the pump station relocation and improvements (contract number 1) and (2) a future force main (contract number 2) still under design. Bids were opened for contract number 1; the lowest responsive bid was Sanford Contractors at $4,581,444.10.
Farmer said the proposed project will move the pump station out of the floodplain, upgrade capacity and address structural issues at the existing station; the contract award is contingent upon DWI/DEQ approval of bid documents and required contract language for state funding.
The board approved the loan acceptance, the contract award contingent on state approval, and the revised capital project budget and ordinance.
Provenance: Utilities director presentation began near timestamp 68:15 and the award vote was taken at roughly 74:30 in the transcript.
