Council approves replacement UV system and bucket truck, and cooperative asphalt contracts

At the Nov. 18 meeting Florence councilors approved several procurement actions recommended by staff that cover utility, fleet and maintenance needs.

Public Works reported that the South Wastewater Treatment Plant’s UV disinfection system (installed in 2006) has reached the end of its useful life and staff is seeking a like‑for‑like direct purchase from Glasgow as the original vendor’s successor. Staff said the purchase is a sole‑source direct replacement requiring minimal construction, will add lifespan of 20–25 years, and carries a not‑to‑exceed price of $250,010; council approved the purchase.

Council also reapproved purchase of a bucket truck through a cooperative contract (Versa Lift, contract 110421‑TIM) with an amended not‑to‑exceed amount of $219,045.75 to include use tax and ADOT registration fees; staff said the vehicle will improve safety and efficiency for sign and decoration work and be available to multiple town departments.

Separately, council approved entering into cooperative use agreements with Holbrook/Coalbrook Asphalt utilizing the City of Mesa contract 2022159 for crack sealing and striping in the Merrill Ranch Community Facilities Districts 1 and 2; each contract is not to exceed $175,000. Staff said these cooperative agreements will allow timely pavement maintenance across district locations and utilize existing procurement contracts to streamline procurement.

Council members confirmed these purchases remain within the town’s adopted CIP budgets where applicable and voted to approve each item.