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Board considers installing a fire hydrant at maintenance shop; staff to solicit updated contractor quotes
Summary
District staff asked the board for permission to solicit updated contractor quotes to install a fire hydrant near the maintenance shop; a previous quote of about $16,300 for boring was cited and hydrant hardware was estimated at roughly $3,500–$4,000. Installation would likely occur in spring, pending pricing and board approval.
District staff told trustees on Nov. 6 that the fire-hydrant component of a recent building project was deferred but could be installed separately with a contractor credit already negotiated. Staff said a contractor previously quoted roughly $16,300 (last year) to perform the directional bore under Route 25 and that hydrant hardware would cost approximately $3,500–$4,000 if purchased directly.
The administrator summarized permitting status: the highway-occupancy permit (HOP) had been extended, and staff recommended soliciting fresh contractor prices because the project falls below the district’s bid threshold. “I did get some numbers… that price was, like, $16,300,” the administrator said; trustees asked staff to obtain current quotes and return with formal cost proposals for board approval. Staff noted spring as the earliest reasonable installation window and said the board would still have to approve any final contract.
Why it matters: adding a hydrant could improve fire protection and response times for district facilities. Trustees flagged practical site questions such as exact location (south of the new maintenance shop) and the logistics of running the line under Route 25. The board gave a preliminary nod to staff to solicit prices, with final approval to follow a formal cost presentation.
Next steps: staff will reach out to contractors to obtain current pricing, confirm permit status, and bring a formal recommendation, cost breakdown and contract documents to the board for approval before any work is authorized or scheduled.
