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Shelton public works reports range of bids for 500,000‑gallon reclaimed water tank; staff to seek award Nov. 18
Summary
Public works updated council on bidding for a 500,000‑gallon reclaimed water tank at the membrane bioreactor facility: four bids were received with a range roughly $2.2M–$2.9M against an engineer's estimate of about $2.7M. Council placed the award on the Nov. 18 action agenda for consideration.
Public works staff told Shelton City Council Nov. 4 that the city had received four bids for a 500,000‑gallon reclaimed water tank to be sited at the membrane bioreactor facility. The engineer’s estimate for the project was about $2.7 million; bids received to date range roughly from $2.2 million to $2.9 million. Staff said no bid award decision has been made and requested that the council place the contract award on the Nov. 18 action agenda for final consideration.
Staff said design, permitting and pre‑construction work are complete; the city previously conducted mitigation work required for the site. The reclaimed tank will allow storage of treated reclaimed water so the city can increase non‑potable reuse and reduce reliance on potable water for irrigation and other customers. Public works staff said the funding source for construction is a legislative appropriation of roughly $2 million and that additional funding or reallocation would be needed if final bids exceed the appropriation.
Council asked about current reclaimed water demand and potential users; staff replied that current customers include a local respite center and landscaping irrigation and that storage will increase capacity to serve additional development. Staff also noted the tribe has expressed past support for project objectives (reduced discharge and increased reuse).
The motion to place the reclaimed water tank award on the Nov. 18 action agenda passed by voice vote.
