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Shelton council awards $2.66 million reclaimed-water tank contract, staff to cover $295,671 funding gap
Summary
The City of Shelton awarded a $2,663,076.82 contract for a 500,000-gallon reclaimed-water tank and authorized the city manager to execute contract documents; staff said a roughly $295,671 funding shortfall will be covered by reallocated supplemental funds and pending matching grants.
The Shelton City Council on Dec. 2 voted to award a contract for a 500,000-gallon reclaimed-water storage tank and authorized the city manager to finalize contract documents for contract number 25-005-LP.
Assistant public works director Grama Armstrong told the council that four bids were opened and the qualifying low bid from Robins totaled $2,663,076.82, which exceeded staff estimates and left a funding gap of about $295,671. Armstrong said the project will improve the city—s reclaimed-water storage (the city currently has about 35,000 gallons available) and supports future irrigation, industrial-process use and groundwater recharge phases.
"We do need to bridge the gap of our funding for about $295,671," Armstrong said, adding that staff identified reallocated funds in the supplemental budget and is pursuing matching grants to close the shortfall.
Council members voiced support. One member said timing was important because some available funds will expire and praised prioritizing water infrastructure; another thanked staff for the work on the project. The council adopted Resolution 1415-1025 awarding the reclaimed-water tank contract; the motion carried on a voice vote.
The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute contract documents and does not change the award amount reported to the council. Staff said the project is part of a series of wastewater and treatment upgrades, including headworks design currently underway.
Next steps: staff will finalize procurement paperwork, complete the funding plan (combining reallocated supplemental dollars and pending grant matches) and proceed to contract execution and construction scheduling.
