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Oak Ridge council adopts ARPA allocation plan, approves $1.08M mapping software and nearly $1M generator along with several infrastructure contracts
Summary
Council finalized an ARPA spending plan and approved multiple procurement and infrastructure contracts funded by a mix of ARPA and other sources, including a $1,077,533.60 mapping software purchase, a $991,635 generator for the new water treatment plant (ARPA-funded), and roadway and storm-drain contracts.
Oak Ridge City Council voted to finalize an American Rescue Plan Act allocation plan and approved a slate of procurement actions and infrastructure contracts during its May meeting.
The ARPA plan adopted by council organizes previously discussed projects and confirms constraints staff cited: funds must be obligated by the end of the calendar year and expended by 2026. Staff said the city's ARPA allocation includes the direct federal allocation, a noncompetitive state portion and contributions from Anderson and Roane counties; many line items are now at the design or procurement stage.
Major approved procurements and contracts included:
- UtilisSuite mapping and staking software from Central Service Association (Tupelo, Mississippi) for use by the electric department, not to exceed $1,077,533.60. Staff…
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