Swift Middle School wastewater pump is 35 years old; board approves replacement
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Summary
The board approved replacing an inoperable wastewater pump at Swift Middle School after staff said parts are obsolete and the pumps are about 35 years old; district solicited bids and recommended the lowest qualified vendor for replacement.
Mrs. Tucker told the board that Swift Middle School has three wastewater pumps and that one has been inoperable for some time because replacement parts are obsolete. "This pump is 35 years old," she said, noting the district had received multiple bids and that one bid differed significantly from the others. District staff recommended awarding the industrial equipment quote for pump replacement to the vendor they judged familiar with the plant's custom specifications; the board approved the recommendation.
Mrs. Tucker said the other two pumps remain in service and that maintenance staff will continue to monitor them until parts or repairs are no longer possible. The board agreed to proceed with the recommended replacement to restore fully functional wastewater operations at the middle school. The motion carried on a voice vote.
