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Trappe council reviews three options to repair wastewater influent screen; decision scheduled tonight
Summary
At a Dec. 4 workshop, the Trappe Town Council reviewed three bid options from Bearing Construction to address the wastewater influent screen, with costs ranging from $130,154 to $189,451 and differing warranty and permitting implications. The council will decide at its regular meeting later that evening.
At a Dec. 4 workshop, the Trappe Town Council heard a presentation from Bearing Construction on three options to address the town wastewater treatment influent screen.
Frank Carman, Bearing’s representative, outlined the choices: “Option 1 is to rehab the current screen by removing the screen, having it shipped to Florida to be rebuilt, shipped back and then reinstalled,” which the company priced at $130,154 and said would carry a one-year mechanical warranty. He described Option 2 as installing a new Parkson screen for $189,451; Carman said he would confirm the warranty for that unit. Option 3 would install a Raketek XS screen, quoted at $145,880 with a three-year warranty.
Town Engineer Jason Lytle told the council that permitting differs by approach: the town would not need an MDE construction permit for the rebuild approach but would require one for either replacement option. Lytle also noted that the rehabilitation approach would require bypass pumping during the work.
Council members and staff discussed the trade-offs of cost, warranty length and regulatory requirements. Council questions focused on warranty terms and operational logistics; Carman said he would follow up with the vendor to confirm warranty details for the Parkson unit. Town Administrator Erin Braband and Lytle noted the practical implication that bypass pumping would be required for the rehab option.
Council members agreed they would make a final selection at the council meeting later that night and notify Bearing Construction of the council’s direction. With no further business, Commissioner Rose Potter moved to close the workshop at 5:43 p.m.; Commissioner Michael Sullivan seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously to adjourn.
The council’s next procedural step is to vote or otherwise decide at the regular council meeting; Bearing Construction is to be informed of the council’s selection afterward.
