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Board approves emergency rehabilitation contract for lift station serving Lactalis plant
Summary
The Board of Public Utilities approved an emergency rehabilitation project for the city‑owned lift station that serves the Lactalis dairy plant, accepting a low construction bid of $349,500 and authorizing related consultant contracts and use of CIP funds to cover additional costs.
The Board of Public Utilities voted to approve an emergency rehabilitation project for a city‑owned lift station that serves the Lactalis dairy plant and authorized staff to execute contracts to complete repairs.
Dylan Schminty, with project management, told the board the design is complete and bids opened in June ranged from $349,500 to $441,000; West Valley Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid at $349,500. Staff also presented proposals for inspection and labor‑compliance consultants: Four Creeks for $63,120 and Labor Consultants of California for $10,200. “This project was approved as part of the 2630 CIP budget and was allocated with $250,000 for construction,” Schminty said.
Staff described visible erosion and rust on suction and discharge piping inside the wet well and said an exposed or broken pipe could create a biohazard because of the sewage. “We can see areas where the pipe has eroded away,” a staff presenter said, adding that the crew had reduced the system to a single usable section and installed a temporary pump around while repairs are scheduled.
Board members asked whether industrial wastewater chemistry from Lactalis contributed to the deterioration. Staff said the plant’s higher and fluctuating pH is a known factor in industrial discharges and can accelerate corrosion, but stressed the lift station itself is city‑owned and maintained. Staff said the plan includes lining the wet well interior, repairing the eroded sections and instituting scheduled annual inspections and a maintenance program.
The board approved the item by voice vote; the motion to accept item 5.3 passed. Staff recommended and the board authorized the city manager to execute contracts for construction and supporting services and to use available CIP fund balance to cover additional project costs above the original $250,000 allocation.
Next steps include executing the construction contract with West Valley Construction and finalizing consultant agreements and change orders as necessary.
