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Muskego library trustees delay $86,680 nitrogen-generator upgrade after procurement, effectiveness concerns
Summary
Trustees debated using leftover budget funds to install a nitrogen generator to reduce sprinkler-line corrosion; a single quote of $86,680 and limited competitive bids prompted calls for more quotes and a decision to pause and research before seeking city approval.
Trustees at the Muskego Public Library on Nov. 18 debated whether to fast-track installation of a nitrogen generator to slow corrosion inside the building's dry sprinkler branch lines, after the library presented a single, updated quote of $86,680.
The library director said the device "minimizes the corrosion in our branch line," and explained the recommendation followed a recent mainline repair and a full flood test that exposed leaks in branch areas that are difficult to access. The director told the board the funds to pay…
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