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La Porte Board approves pump purchase, HVAC maintenance agreement, ADA pay app and emergency repair
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the board approved a $46,001.71 primary sludge pump purchase (CPEX CTR), an after-the-fact emergency repair to a bio-tower distributor, a $77,418.75 preventative HVAC maintenance agreement, and a $95,950 pay application for ADA sidewalk work.
City staff presented several procurement and payment items on Nov. 18 that the Board of Public Works and Safety approved by motion.
Primary sludge pump: Jerry Jackson said staff solicited quotes for primary sludge pumps as part of the headworks project and recommended the CPEX CTR (maintain-in-place model) as the best responsive, right-sized option at approximately $46,001.71. Jackson said the city’s crew can perform required mechanical installation in-house while contracting out some electrical work; the board approved the recommendation.
Emergency repair: Jackson also sought and received after-the-fact approval for an emergency repair to a bio-tower distributor (distributor taken to Ramsey’s for repairs) to maintain ammonia compliance during winter. Staff noted the plant has two identical units and will inspect the other with a camera once the repaired unit is back in service.
Preventative maintenance (HVAC): Nick Minnick asked the board to approve a preventative maintenance agreement with D.A. Dodd in the amount of $77,418.75 to keep the civic building systems functioning; the board approved the contract.
ADA sidewalk pay app: Tucker King presented a pay application for $95,950 to ABX Cleaning Company for the city’s ADA sidewalk program. King said the original contract estimate (~$56,000) expanded because of unforeseen, site-specific field quantities; staff characterized the work as an unforeseen field change rather than a scope change and said the work is largely complete. The pay application was approved.
Why it matters: The pump purchase and emergency repair are tied to wastewater treatment compliance; the HVAC contract covers building operations; and the ADA pay app reflects cost increases tied to field conditions that surfaced during construction. Each item was approved so work can move forward without delay.
What next: Staff will proceed with the pump installation and limited subcontracting for electrical work, complete the inspection of the second bio-tower unit, implement the HVAC maintenance contract, and process the ADA contractor pay application.
