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Newton approves sole-source pump purchases and budget amendments for wastewater stations
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Council approved sole-source purchases and budget amendments to replace two pumps at the Westside pump station and a sludge pump at Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, citing equipment age and compatibility as reasons for single-vendor procurement.
Newton City Council approved sole-source justifications and related budget amendments on Feb. 16 to replace aging pump equipment at two wastewater facilities.
Finance Director Vickie Thomas told the council the Westside Pump Station (1910 Todd Street), built in 1993, needs two new 88-horsepower pumps. Staff reported only Xylem…
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