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Kinston awards eight-year potable water tank maintenance contract to Utility Service Group
Summary
The council approved an eight-year maintenance contract for seven elevated tanks and one ground tank to Utility Service Group Water Solutions at $231,976 annually; USG’s bid included lead abatement in the base contract.
The Kinston City Council voted unanimously on March 17 to award an eight-year contract for maintenance of the city’s potable water storage tanks to Utility Service Group Water Solutions.
Public Services Director Steve Miller told the council the city received three proposals to cover annual painting, inspections, washing, cleaning and disinfecting of seven elevated tanks and one ground tank. Utility Service Group Water Solutions submitted the lowest bid at $231,976 per year and included lead abatement work in its base bid — an item not present in the other proposals. Miller said the annual cost represents a minimal increase from the current contract of $230,300.
Council Member Hardy asked about contingencies in the contract; Miller confirmed there were none included in the submitted contract. Council Member Aiken moved to award the contract to Utility Service Group Water Solutions; Mayor Pro Tem Solomon seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The contract will fund annual maintenance intended to ensure safe potable water storage; staff did not describe additional contingencies or project phasing at the meeting and said contract details will be managed by Public Services.
