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Council authorizes $50,000 engineering start for substation; full replacement could cost $8–$10 million
Summary
Council authorized an initial engineering task with Stanley Consultants (not to exceed $50,000) and agreed to file a notice of interest for a brick grant; staff said full replacement is estimated at $8–$10 million and that 90% engineering is required for grant submission.
The Bloomfield City Council authorized an initial engineering engagement with Stanley Consultants to begin planning for substation replacement, approving a master service agreement and a work order capped at $50,000.
A staff presenter covering for Tammy told the council the initial $50,000 task order will fund early engineering work needed to pursue grants and future procurement. Staff said that Stanley’s high-level estimate for full replacement of the substation ranges from about $8 million to $10 million and that the city would need roughly 90% of engineering complete before applying for certain state grant programs.
Council approved filing a notice of interest to reserve eligibility for a brick grant program; staff said the notice does not commit the city to apply but is required to be considered for funds in the future. Council members emphasized that construction would return to council for formal bidding and that any borrowing and construction schedule would be subject to future approvals.
Ending: The council approved the engineering start, instructed staff to pursue grant-reserve actions and expects future procurement or bond-related decisions to return to the council before construction.
