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District approves flushing upgrade and equipment purchases; preventive maintenance plan tabled
Summary
The board approved a software/hardware upgrade to automate force-main flushing, authorized a sampler pump purchase contingent on warranty, and approved awning repairs while tabling a preventive maintenance contract pending warranty clarification.
The board approved multiple operations items aimed at improving system reliability and odor control, including a software/hardware upgrade to automate force-main flushing, a replacement sampler pump contingent on warranty confirmation, and repair of a damaged lift-station awning.
Staff presented a vendor quote for programming and a control interface to permit scheduled flushing of a 30-inch force main, telling the board the one-time upgrade would let staff adjust flushing frequency and timing remotely. After questions about scope and remote access, the board approved the force-main flushing upgrade at the quoted amount recorded in the meeting materials.
Separately, staff requested purchase of a new sampler pump for the main lift station (quoted at about $3,781). Members asked about warranty coverage; the board approved the purchase contingent on documentation of an acceptable warranty period. Staff also reported a quote to repair or replace the lift-station awning after storm damage and the board approved repairs not to exceed the higher estimate should the frame be damaged.
A proposed preventive maintenance program from Roadtorque to inspect and partially dismantle key valves was discussed; board members expressed concern about warranty overlap with recent construction and voted to table that program pending clarification of warranty coverage and potential multi‑year pricing.
