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Rangeley commission approves $12,600 emergency purchase to replace failed blower; generators installed
Summary
Commissioners approved an emergency $12,600 purchase order to replace a blower at pump station two after the unit’s bearings failed; staff reported the new blower was ordered (eight‑week lead time) and that backup generators and panels at pump stations have been installed and tested.
The Rangeley Sewer Commission approved an emergency purchase order totaling $12,600 to replace a failed blower at pump station two, after staff reported the unit’s bearings had failed and temporary repairs were performed.
Staff described the blower as a continuously operating component that keeps grit moving and prevents clogs. After a short, on‑site repair using replacement bearings, staff said a new engineered blower system was ordered with roughly an eight‑week lead time; the old blower will be retained as an emergency backup. The commission approved the emergency purchase order by voice vote (motion and second recorded in the minutes; roll‑call tally not specified in the transcript).
Staff also reported that backup generators and transfer panels have been installed at pump stations; the team ran diagnostics with pumps powered from the new backup connections and said the installations are complete pending final invoicing. The commission discussed related plumbing and electrical costs and confirmed that half of the new blower system cost had already been paid as the vendor required an initial deposit.
The commission directed staff to track the installation schedule and billing and to return with final cost accounting when the system is installed.
