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Council authorizes $267,634 Parkson rebuild for wastewater headworks screens, citing OEM compatibility
Summary
Council exempted competitive bidding and authorized a $267,634 contract with Parkson to rebuild the WRF influent fine screens, citing proprietary equipment, parts and warranty considerations; the resolution passed unanimously.
The McMinnville City Council approved Resolution 2026-30 to authorize a $267,634 contract with Parkson Corporation for a rebuild of the wastewater-reclamation facility’s influent fine screens.
Staff said the screens have been in service since 1996 and are showing internal wear. Rather than a full replacement, engineers recommended an OEM rebuild that staff expect will extend equipment life by roughly 10 years. Public works and engineering staff said Parkson is the original equipment manufacturer and sole-source provider of OEM components for the Aquagard screening system; using non‑OEM parts risks compatibility, reliability and warranty issues.
Per state procurement law, the council considered criteria for exempting the project from competitive bidding. Staff published a notice of proposed exemption in the Daily Journal of Commerce and reported no requests for hearing during the mandatory waiting period. After review of statutory findings summarized in Exhibit A to the resolution, the council voted unanimously to approve the exemption and award the contract.
Public works staff said the project cost is budgeted and will be charged to the wastewater capital/operations accounts; the work is intended to maintain hydraulic performance and avoid a larger capital replacement in the near term.
