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Conroe staff recommend $857,000 change order for Southwest wastewater lift-station rehab; funding from reserves, project scope expanded
Summary
City staff presented a change order to replace corroded spool pipe at the Conroe Southwest wastewater treatment plant influent lift station and recommended moving forward; funding will come from reserves and the order covers bypassing and a sleeve to allow future maintenance.
City staff told the Conroe City Council that a change order is needed to complete rehabilitation of the influent lift station at the Conroe Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant, and staff recommended approval of the additional work.
The change order covers removal and replacement of four corroded spool-pipe sections that were found during in‑station cleaning, plus the bypass work necessary to keep the plant operable during construction. The city described the largest cost component as bypassing; the scope also includes inserting a sleeve to allow future maintenance without taking the entire lift station offline.
Staff stated the change order amount at about $857,000 and said the figure reflects negotiations with the contractor. The work was not budgeted and staff told council the cost would be covered from reserves. The engineering explanation noted corrosion and pinholes discovered after initial inspection and cleaning, prompting the need for replacement rather than repair.
Why it matters: The lift station is a critical piece of wastewater infrastructure; addressing corroded piping and providing a maintenance sleeve aims to reduce the likelihood of future emergency repairs that could disrupt service.
Council direction: Staff recommended moving forward; council asked questions about why a change order was necessary and what steps are being taken to reduce future change orders. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript.
