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District approves lift‑station equipment upgrades and force‑main flushing program
Summary
Board approved a contingent purchase of a replacement sampler/booster pump for the main lift station (contingent on warranty confirmation), authorized a one‑time software/hardware upgrade to enable automated force‑main flushing, and approved a not‑to‑exceed repair for a damaged lift‑station awning.
District operations briefed the board on several lift‑station and force‑main items and obtained board approval for equipment upgrades and repairs.
Operations said the sampler/booster pump at the main lift station had failed and provided a vendor quote of $3,781 for a replacement. Board members asked whether the quote included a warranty; the board approved the purchase contingent on verification of a warranty period. As the chair stated in the motion, the approval was contingent on demonstration of a warranty period before final payment.
The district also approved a one‑time hardware/software upgrade (quoted in the packet at $13,680) from a controls vendor to enable scheduled, programmable flushing for a 30‑inch force main and an HMI screen for staff control. Staff described the upgrade as a way to run shorter, more frequent flushes at low‑use hours to reduce odor and improve hydraulic scouring compared with the current once‑per‑week flushing.
Separately, staff reported storm damage to the lift‑station awning; a lower repair price would be possible if the existing frame is sound, but a full replacement quote not to exceed $1,979 was authorized to ensure timely repair and safety of the structure.
Board members requested confirmation of warranty terms and asked staff to coordinate procurement documents; all approvals were granted by voice vote and staff will finalize orders once warranty and contract details are confirmed.
