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Shenandoah council approves ARPA‑funded contracts for Tamina water plant, elevated tank and engineering oversight
Summary
City staff recommended and the council approved awards for the Tamina water plant and a 300,000‑gallon elevated water tower, and approved a related engineering amendment; the projects are ARPA‑funded and will extend water and fire‑protection infrastructure to the Tamina area.
Shenandoah City Council on July 10 approved several contract awards and an engineering amendment for the Tamina water system, a multi‑part project funded in part through ARPA dollars and managed by the city on the county's behalf.
City staff told the council the city received six bids for the Tamina water plant; the lowest base bid came from SC Squared at $7,301,356, and staff recommended forwarding the project to that contractor. The council approved the recommendation by voice vote after brief discussion emphasizing the project's role in extending water and sewer utilities to the Tamina area.
On the elevated storage tank, staff said the city bid the terminal tank separately to reduce costs. The low bidder was Phoenix Fabricators and Rectors with a price of $2,314,245 to construct a 300,000‑gallon, multi‑leg elevated tank. Staff explained the tower will provide the pressure necessary for fire hydrants and household water pressure; the plan calls for historic and city logos to be placed on the tank so the site recognizes the community.
Staff also presented Amendment No. 1 to the design contract to add construction‑administration and oversight services now that the design has reached roughly 30% completion. The amendment request was $646,320, which staff said brings the engineering contract to about $2.5 million and was described as essential oversight for construction administration.
In discussion, council members stressed that the project is federally funded through ARPA and that the county has entrusted the city to manage the work. One council member argued the vote could be among the most consequential the council takes because improved water infrastructure can be life‑saving in emergencies. City staff noted the awards and amendment will allow construction to proceed, and the council approved the motions by voice vote.
What happens next: Contracts and the engineering amendment will move forward for contract execution and construction administration. Staff said they will continue project coordination with county partners and return with any updates to schedule or costs as construction progresses.
