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Wastewater RFP out, Coleman River pump-station work advancing; public-works updates on ditches and speed-humps
Summary
Staff reported the wastewater operations RFP is on the street with a mandatory pre-bid on July 22; the Coleman River pump-station contractor installed deep sheet piling and is on schedule for an October completion. Public-works updates included ditch clearing, speed-hump placement and plans for applicator licensing to resume curb spraying.
Public works and operations staff updated council on several infrastructure projects and procurement activities.
Operations staff said the wastewater operations (O&M) RFP has been released, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22 and bids due in August. "The mandatory pre-bid is July 22," staff said, and they encouraged interested operators to attend the site meeting.
On the Coleman River pump-station project, staff reported contractors have installed 20-foot-deep sheet piles to confine excavation, and the current schedule shows structures and mechanical work roughly 90% complete within weeks with overall completion projected in October. Staff described temporary valving work to add redundancy and reduce the risk of future overflows until the new pump station is online.
Public-works staff also described recent ditch clearing near the basketball courts (Charlotte Avenue) to reduce flooding and outlined a plan to place speed-humps in high-pedestrian areas beginning on Somerset and then Main Street. Staff said they will pursue applicator licensing so the city can resume curb spraying year-round; interim contractor help has been enlisted for mowing while the city obtains licenses.
Council asked for updates on unresolved sand-filter issues at the treatment plant; staff said the team continues troubleshooting and will follow up with firm recommendations to address suspected air bubbles and distribution irregularities in filter performance.
