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Council awards $30.18 million contract to upgrade Central Berkeley wastewater plant to 9 MGD
Summary
The council approved awarding a construction contract to MB Conn Waterworks LLC to expand Central Berkeley wastewater treatment plant capacity from 6 to 9 million gallons per day, a $30,179,550 project funded by SRF and state grants.
Berkeley County Council approved a recommendation to award a contract to MB Conn Waterworks LLC to upgrade the Central Berkeley wastewater treatment plant from 6 million to 9 million gallons per day, with a contract value of $30,179,550.
Councilman Dan Owens reported the Committee on Public Utilities' recommendation that the low, responsive bidder MB Conn Waterworks LLC be awarded the project. The project scope listed by staff includes construction of an additional aeration basin, a secondary clarifier, screening, and dewatering equipment upgrades. The funding sources identified at the committee level are State Revolving Fund (SRF) financing and a state grant.
Why it matters: the upgrade increases wastewater treatment capacity and is a major capital project for county infrastructure. Funding sources cited (SRF and state grant) will cover the contract amount; council approved the award as recommended by the committee.
Ending: Council approved the contract award on voice vote. Project implementation will proceed under public-utilities oversight and the identified funding sources; council did not record a construction timetable in open session.
