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Weslaco commission approves multiple repairs and purchases, authorizes emergency sewer fix
Summary
The commission approved solicitation to bid for maintenance of three digester blowers, awarded a $92,800 repair contract for altitude valves, authorized emergency sewer force‑main repairs for $57,430, and approved purchases for a firefighter compressor and refuse containers.
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Weslaco City Commission approved a series of maintenance, procurement and emergency‑repair actions across utilities, public safety and sanitation.
Wastewater: The commission approved soliciting bids to rehabilitate three digester blowers at the south wastewater treatment plant; staff emphasized this solicitation was for preventive maintenance on roughly 25‑year‑old equipment. Separately, the commission authorized a $57,430 payment to Southern Trenchless Solutions LLC for emergency repairs to a sewer force main between Texas Boulevard and North Missouri Avenue after staff discovered structural failure and severe deterioration during Lift Station No. 2 work. Staff said the replacement work should take roughly one week.
Water treatment: Commissioners approved awarding RFB 2025‑26‑02 to Texas Machine Shop Pump Services for $92,800 to repair altitude valves at the water treatment plant. Staff noted the item attracted a single responsive bidder because the work is specialized.
Public safety and sanitation: The commission approved purchasing a Bauer legacy compressor from Casco Industries Inc. under BuyBoard contract 698‑23 for $32,376.30 to replace a 20‑year‑old unit used to fill firefighter SCBA cylinders; one commissioner recorded an abstention. Public works also received approval to buy six 30‑yard roll‑off bins and sixteen 8‑yard containers (Wastequip) not to exceed $76,442, and 700 residential carts from Tudor (Sourcewell contract) for $41,020 to replenish collection equipment.
Procurement process: Staff recommended rejecting all 34 proposals received under RFP 20242544 for temporary employment and recruitment services and instead pursue local vendors; the commission approved that recommendation. Several items were presented as budgeted, and staff said items exceeding $25,000 were brought for commission approval per procurement rules.
All discussed motions passed by voice vote; commissioners asked clarifying questions about single bidders, negotiation of emergency repair pricing, and timing for completion.
