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Board approves Work Change Directive for Rattlesnake Water Treatment Plant, adds VFD pump upgrade
Summary
Commissioners approved Work Change Directive No. 1 for Contract A at the Rattlesnake Water Treatment Plant to replace a Franklin Electric pump with an ABB 240V 1‑phase 5HP VFD (adjustment to Contract A: $27,706.90; total cost increase $26,450.50; CMAR fee $1,256.40).
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners authorized Work Change Directive No. 1 for Contract A at the Rattlesnake Water Treatment Plant on Feb. 17, 2026. The directive, recommended by Verdantas/CT Consultant and submitted by Bowen Engineering, calls for replacing a Franklin Electric Model 30VRL-05-2Astg-3HP vertical stage pump with an ABB 240V 1‑phase drive 5HP pump and performing necessary wiring updates to support the 5HP VFD.
The minutes record an adjustment to Contract A in the amount of $27,706.90, a stated total cost increase of $26,450.50, and a CMAR fee of $1,256.40 (4.75%). Commissioner Donald L. Fleak moved to authorize the change directive and Commissioner James D. Garland seconded; the motion carried on roll call (all aye). Documents and the directive are on file with the county.
