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Council approves Puget Sound Energy contract for Melcher pump-station work after adding cost cap

Port Orchard City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized the mayor to execute a commercial facilities contract with Puget Sound Energy for Melcher Pump Station electrical/replacement work (initial estimate $43,897.76) and adopted a friendly amendment to cap total authorization at $60,000 to allow staff flexibility to close out the work.

The council authorized the mayor on Jan. 13 to execute a commercial electric facilities contract with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the Melcher Pump Station rehabilitation project, after a debate about cost exposure and contracting form.

Public works described the scope as electrical work tied to replacement of a 3-phase transformer bank, pole replacement…

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