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Council approves Wright‑Pierce to lead sewer pump station improvement design
Summary
After reviewing five RFQ responses, the Town Council approved Wright‑Pierce for engineering services to advance sewer pump station improvements and to support a $4 million SRF loan process.
The North Smithfield Town Council approved Wright‑Pierce on Oct. 7 to provide engineering services for planned sewer pump station improvements tied to a $4 million loan application. Public Works director Ray Penegas said five firms submitted qualifications; Wright‑Pierce and Pare ranked highest, and Wright‑Pierce’s prior work with North Smithfield gave it the edge.
Why it matters: The project is part of the town’s effort to center pump‑station repairs in a multi‑year capital plan and is tied to SRF loan eligibility and grant compliance. The selection of a firm now lets the town proceed with design and loan application steps.
Vote and next steps: Council moved and seconded a motion to approve Wright‑Pierce consistent with the Sewer Commission’s recommendation; roll call approval followed. Public Works said Wright‑Pierce can leverage prior assessments and start work quickly, reducing an initial assessment step.
The public‑works director emphasized the RFQ evaluation focused on qualifications, personnel, relevant experience, references and project organization. Wright‑Pierce was recommended because of its earlier work on town pump‑station issues.
