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Council authorizes Phase 1 late-work construction and engineering contracts for Water Recovery Facility
Summary
Council approved a late-work construction package and multiple engineering agreements for the Water Recovery Facility Phase 1, including a $42.93 million late package GMP for Moltz Construction and related engineering and geotechnical services; staff said the work is included in bond funding and is critical to meeting permit and reuse objectives.
The council authorized a set of construction and engineering contracts to complete Phase 1 of the Broomfield Water Recovery wastewater treatment upgrades, moving the flow-equalization basin, a covered primary clarifier and aeration optimization into construction.
Ken Rutt, director of water utilities, outlined the regulatory drivers and operational benefits: the phase includes a covered flow-equalization basin to reduce odors and provide stored flow for reuse during low-flow hours, a primary clarifier to improve solids removal, and aeration-blower optimization to reduce energy use. Rutt said the work is tied to permit limits for hydraulic flow and organic loading and supports reuse opportunities.
Staff reported the early work began under earlier approved packages and long-lead equipment purchases; bond proceeds issued in January 2026 fund the remainder. Council approved a guaranteed maximum price amendment for Moltz Construction for the late package, and engineering amendments with Corolla Engineering and a geotechnical agreement for an independent soils check; all votes were unanimous.
Project timing and oversight: Staff said the bonds require substantial expenditure within the first three years and emphasized weekly coordination among design, construction, plant staff and key subcontractors. Neighborhood meetings and quarterly resident outreach were described as ongoing to address construction impacts.
Next steps: Execution of the GMP and engineering agreements will allow continued construction; staff said they will hold regular public outreach sessions and report progress to council.
