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Kalispell declares emergency to expedite repairs at Buffalo Hill well
Summary
The Kalispell City Council declared an emergency and authorized the public works department to bypass competitive bidding to repair the Buffalo Hill water well, the city’s largest producing well in the lower zone. Council members discussed cost, the $80,000 competitive-bid threshold imposed by state law, and funding options.
The Kalispell City Council voted to declare an emergency and authorize staff to procure contractor services and equipment without formal advertisement to expedite repairs at the Buffalo Hill water source, the city’s largest producing well in the lower zone.
Why it matters: City staff said Buffalo Hill produced roughly 2,300 gallons per minute and that a major repair is needed ahead of summer demand. Because the repair is larger than typical well maintenance and cost estimates exceed the municipal competitive‑bid threshold, staff asked council to use emergency procurement to speed the replacement of pump and motor components.
Staff presentation and council discussion City Manager…
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