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Council signs off on streetlight contract, tractor purchase and SCADA programming recommendation
Summary
West Yellowstone council approved a $60,523.20 bid award for streetlight installation, approved purchase order 7007 for a tractor and blower (about $12,500), and authorized staff to proceed with IMEG for SCADA/PLC programming; staff discussed installation timing and expected maintenance costs.
The council approved three public-works items: a labor contract to install new streetlight poles, a purchase order for a tractor and blower, and a qualifications-based recommendation to hire IMEG for SCADA/PLC programming related to the town's wastewater treatment plant.
On the streetlight project, public works staff explained the procurement: the project exceeded the town's $80,000 threshold for informal procurement, bids were solicited, and staff recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, "Third Element," at $60,523.20. Staff said the town has already purchased poles and the contract is for labor; installation timing is weather-dependent and staff expects much of the work to occur next spring.
Regarding equipment, the council approved purchase order 7007 to acquire a 2017 tractor (about 300 hours) and a Schlegel/Scholz-type blower (presented as an efficient blower option) at a net price discussed as $12,500. Public works staff said the blower will be used around town for snow and cleanup duties.
On the SCADA/PLC programming item, staff reported that seven firms submitted qualifications and that IMEG was recommended because of its prior involvement with the plant's electrical work and familiarity with the AirMount system. Staff said IMEG can provide a design and later a quote for work; the council approved the qualifications recommendation. Public works staff estimated current SCADA maintenance at about $3,500 per year and said the new, larger system could approximately double that cost.
Why it matters: These actions advance several town infrastructure projects and the wastewater facility's control systems. The streetlight award and tractor purchase have immediate operational implications; the SCADA selection initiates design work that will shape longer-term plant operations and maintenance costs.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract paperwork with the chosen streetlight contractor, schedule pole installation based on weather and deliveries, and request a detailed price proposal from IMEG for SCADA implementation.
