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Parish awards $105,280 contract for wastewater generator preventative maintenance
Summary
The council approved a one-year services agreement with Total Energy Solutions LLC for preventative maintenance of wastewater generators at parish lift stations in an amount not to exceed $105,280.
St. Charles Parish on May 5 authorized a services agreement (file number 2025-0130) with Total Energy Solutions LLC for preventative maintenance of the parish’s wastewater generators, the administration said. The contract is not to exceed $105,280 and covers maintenance of up to 28 permanent generators at lift stations.
Why it matters: The parish has historically rented backup generators during hurricane season at a significant cost (about $250,000 in past years). Maintaining the parish’s existing permanent generators reduces rental needs and supports resilience during storm events and power outages.
Details: Staff said the contract is for one year and that they solicited quotes from multiple local vendors. Councilman Fisher confirmed the contract term is one year and that the parish obtained three quotes.
Outcome: The ordinance passed unanimously.
Quote (from the record): “In the past, we've been spending about 250,000 to rent generators during hurricane season. We now have up to 28 generators throughout lift stations at our permanent sites and all that. And to maintain them, we need help to maintain all 28,” a staff member said.
Where this goes next: Staff will execute the one-year contract and continue preventative maintenance to reduce rental costs in future storm seasons.
