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Board approves $67,600 contract to replace lift‑station controllers and level indicators
Summary
Trustees authorized a sole‑source contract with Kennedy Industries for $67,600 to replace control systems and level sensors at four sanitary lift stations, citing older equipment failures and the need to prevent basement backups.
The Grosse Ile Township Board authorized a $67,600 contract with Kennedy Industries to replace main computer systems and level sensors at four of five sanitary lift stations, trustees approved on June 23.
DPS staff said the stations—concentrated on the island’s south end and elsewhere—use pumps to move sewage where gravity flow is insufficient. Several pumps have shown failures, and one had been replaced earlier this year under emergency authority. Staff described the work as a like‑for‑like replacement of existing Flight brand controls; Kennedy is a local authorized provider for that brand, which led staff to recommend a sole‑source procurement to avoid compatibility issues.
Trustees heard that failure of these controllers can cause basement sewage backups and that the upgrades were included in the capital budget to improve system reliability. The township’s operations contractor (Veolia) inspects the stations and will continue routine checks.
Why it matters: Lift stations prevent sewage backups in low‑lying areas; controller failures present immediate public‑health and property‑damage risks. Trustees framed the contract as preventive maintenance to protect residents.
Ending: The board approved the contract by voice vote and directed staff to proceed with scheduling replacements.
