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Council approves $417,244 work order with Garver for wastewater treatment plant master planning
Summary
Midwest City approved a work order with Garver (Garver Engineering) for engineering services to update the water resources recovery facility master plan; about 60% of the work order is expected to be covered by a microplastics forgiveness loan, with the remainder from wastewater funds.
The City Council approved a work order with Garver (listed in the agenda as Garber/Garver LLC) valued at $417,244 to provide engineering services for a water resources recovery facility (WERF) master‑planning project.
City staff described the work order as part of a larger wastewater master plan to size the treatment plant for the next 20 years, evaluate liquid and solids capacity and review treatment media related to microplastics. Carrie, a city staff member leading the microplastics grant effort, told the council about funding: “about 60% of that is covered by the... 100% forgiveness loan. And then the rest is made up with wastewater funds.” Staff said the pilot study of alternative media is nearing completion and will be available for engineering analysis.
“Obviously, this is just one part of a much bigger plan for us to help address issues related to wastewater in our system, but this is the heart of it. This is our treatment facility,” said a Public Works representative presenting the item, describing the master‑planning scope.
A representative from Garver, Bryce Callies, was present and identified himself as a Midwest City resident and the firm contact for questions during the presentation. Council members thanked staff for pursuing grant funds and for advancing proactive planning.
A motion to approve the work order was made and seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff stated the total work order cost is $417,244 and that approximately 60% of that amount will be paid with a microplastics loan that is 100% principal forgiveness, with the remaining 40% to be paid from wastewater funds. Staff also said the pilot media study will wrap up near the end of March and Garver will analyze that data as part of the master‑planning work.
No additional policy changes were adopted at the meeting beyond authorization to execute the work order.
