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El Mirage council approves in‑house repair, pumps and pavement contracts; rejects one outside proposal
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Summary
Council voted to reject an outside $140,000 proposal for Thompson Ranch well piping in favor of an estimated $46,000 in‑house approach, approved purchase of three replacement chopper pumps for $65,883.44, and approved a $717,047.80 pavement‑maintenance contract with MR Tanner.
Public Works presented three procurement decisions.
Thompson Ranch well piping (EM25‑TRW01): staff said they received one responsive bid (KEAR Civil) for about $140,000 for distribution piping replacement but recommended rejecting the proposal and performing the work in‑house, purchasing parts for roughly $46,000 and using the job as a staff training opportunity. Council approved the staff recommendation to reject the outside proposal.
Grand Village lift station pumps: staff requested approval to buy three replacement 'chopper' pumps from Arrowhead Pump & Supply for up to $65,883.44. Staff explained chopper pumps reduce clogs from wipes and related callouts and gave an expected service life of about 8–12 years. Council approved the purchase.
Pavement maintenance: staff recommended using a cooperative contract (City of Buckeye) and MR Tanner provided the lowest price at $717,047.80 for FY26 pavement maintenance work in several neighborhoods (Rancho Mirage, Grand Village, Sundial 4). Council approved the contract; staff said the additional pavement funding will move the maintenance cycle to about every five years for many subdivisions.
Council members praised the cost savings, the opportunity to use in‑house crews and the accelerated pavement schedule.
