Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves GMP 3 for Allen plant solids-handling upgrades, adds manual transfer switch
Summary
The board approved a guaranteed maximum price modification (GMP 3) under an existing CMGC agreement to add a manual transfer switch at the Allen Water Treatment Plant to improve backup power connections; staff presented a recommended GMP and a 5% contingency for final authorization.
The Water & Sewer Board voted June 10 to add GMP 3 to an existing construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) agreement to fund installation of a manual transfer switch and associated electrical work at the Allen Water Treatment Plant.
Adam Marquez, utilities engineering supervisor, said the solids-handling improvements project increases power demand at the Allen plant and the new manual transfer switch will allow a rental or supplemental generator to connect quickly and safely during outages or for planned maintenance. He said the switch gear has an…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
