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Trappe council schedules Dec. 4 bidder meeting for influent bar screen, defers lead-line contract decision
Summary
At a Nov. 19 workshop the council asked staff to meet Dec. 4 with bidders Bearing Construction and GMB to discuss two screen options in the influent bar screen RFP and agreed to delay extending a lead-line inventory contract until remaining funds are known; Commissioner Newnam requested legal review on ARPA eligibility for sewer liner work.
The Trappe Town Council on Nov. 19 scheduled a follow-up meeting with a bidder and the town’s engineering firm to review bids for an influent bar screen replacement and postponed action on a proposed contract extension for a lead line inventory.
Town Administrator Erin Braband told the council the town received four bid packages in response to its request for proposals for the influent bar screen rehab/replacement. After discussion the council asked staff to arrange a meeting with Bearing Construction and GMB on Dec. 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. to review the bids and the differences between two screen options proposed by bidders.
Braband also presented a contract amendment from Davis, Bowen and Friedel to extend their services on the town’s lead line inventory. Council members indicated they would like to continue the contract but agreed to delay final action until the council knows how much money remains after the influent bar screen RFP is awarded.
Commissioner Jeremy Newnam asked Administrator Braband to consult with Attorney Ryan about whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds could be allocated for sewer liner installations after the town receives the sewer camera/jetting report, citing the short timeframe for ARPA eligibility. The council did not adopt a final decision on ARPA funding; Braband was directed to seek legal guidance.
Why this matters: the influent bar screen is a wastewater-treatment asset; the lead line inventory and potential sewer liner work affect public-health planning and capital budgets. The council’s decisions on procurement and funding will determine the timing of maintenance and potential use of federal relief funds.
Next steps: staff will set the Dec. 4 meeting with Bearing Construction and GMB, report the outcome of that meeting to the council and provide legal advice from the town attorney on ARPA eligibility for sewer liner work.
