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Board approves programming upgrade for force-main flushing and contingency purchase for lift-station sampler
Summary
The board approved a software/hardware upgrade to enable scheduled force-main flushing for a 30-inch main and approved a sampler/booster pump purchase contingent on proof of warranty; staff also tabled preventive maintenance enrollment pending term adjustments.
The board approved operational upgrades aimed at reducing odors and improving flushing of a 30-inch force main and approved an equipment purchase for the main lift station contingent on warranty confirmation.
Operator S5 described sampler and booster pump problems at the main lift station and said a replacement sampler was quoted at about $3,781; the board approved purchase of a replacement sampler/booster pump contingent on demonstration of a warranty period.
S5 and staff also presented a one-time programming and HMI update from an electrical/automation vendor to implement an adjustable force-main flushing program for the 30-inch force main. Staff explained this change would let operators schedule multiple, shorter flushes at low-flow hours and control the system from an existing HMI rather than perform manual flushes. Staff stated a vendor figure of $13,680 for the upgrade and the board approved the work by voice vote.
Separately, staff presented a preventive maintenance program quote from Roadtorque for annual check-valve inspections and partial disassembly of internal parts; the board tabled action so staff can reconcile warranty periods and avoid overlapping costs while the system is still being stabilized.
Next steps: staff will confirm warranty terms on the sampler/booster pump purchase, proceed with the agreed programming upgrade, and return with refined preventive-maintenance terms if needed.
