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Council authorizes electrical pre‑procurement for Alder Creek water treatment upgrades
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute a pre‑procurement electrical contract (Barnham Electric) for long‑lead equipment — switchboard, generator and transfer switch — to keep Alder Creek water treatment plant on its critical path; contract cap $345,491.
The council authorized pre‑procurement of long‑lead electrical equipment for the Alder Creek water treatment plant to avoid delays in the critical path of the project. Staff explained that the switchboard, standby generator and automatic transfer switch have volatile lead times and needed to be procured now to keep construction on schedule.
Adrian (AJ) presented the procurement rationale and told council that current estimates were about 15% higher than initial cost expectations but still within the capital project's contingency. A motion to authorize the city manager to execute a pre‑procurement contract with Barnham Electric for a maximum fee of $345,491 passed after the council motion and second.
Councilors asked about budget comparisons and staff said the capital project remains within overall expectations despite the inflationary impact on specific equipment. Staff will proceed with the procurement and return procurement documentation as required.
