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Shelton briefs council on bids for 500,000-gallon reclaimed-water tank; bids range from $2.2M to $2.9M
Summary
Public works reported four bids on a 500,000-gallon reclaimed-water tank to be sited at the MBR facility. The engineer's estimate was about $2.7 million; bids ranged approximately $2.2 million to $2.9 million. Council voted to place the project award on the Nov. 18 agenda for final consideration.
Public works staff told the council Nov. 4 that the city received four bids for a 500,000-gallon reclaimed-water storage tank at the membrane bioreactor (MBR) facility. The engineer's estimate was approximately $2.7 million; bids received ranged from roughly $2.2 million to $2.9 million. No award was made on Nov. 4; council placed the bid award on the Nov. 18 action agenda for final consideration.
Public works director and system staff described the project as part of the city’s broader reclaimed-water and water-supply strategy. The tank would provide storage capacity to allow the city to deliver reclaimed water to customers (for irrigation and nonpotable uses) and reduce demand on potable drinking-water supplies. Staff explained the project was at bid-evaluation stage and that a decision on a low bidder was forthcoming.
Funding and timing: The engineer's estimate and the bid range were presented to the council; staff said they are evaluating the bids and will return with a recommendation and award on Nov. 18. Staff noted some project funding is from specific appropriations previously awarded (legislative appropriation cited in discussion) and that bid results will determine final award and contract terms.
Why it matters: A storage tank supports reclaimed-water distribution, reduces potable-water use, and can support ecological goals such as rehydration of local creeks as part of broader water-management plans. Council members asked about demand, potential customers (correction center, state patrol, Tractor Supply and possible development uses), and the timeline for design and construction.
