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City tables operator contract; Mountain West to return with revised class-4 operator proposals
Summary
Mountain West representatives discussed providing responsible-charge class-4 operator services and remote SCADA monitoring for the city's new wastewater plant. Council requested updated proposals and tabled the contract discussion for about 30 days to allow staff and Mountain West to refine the scope and contract language.
Representatives from Mountain West (Matt Foster and Dustin Cartagold) briefed the council on operations for the new wastewater treatment plant and the need for class-4 responsible-charge operators. They said Mountain West has licensed level-4 operators who could perform oversight rounds, manage SCADA/remote monitoring and provide maintenance coordination rather than a full-time on-site hire.
Council members pressed on contract structure, bidding requirements and how a retainer or professional-services arrangement would work under local procurement rules. The city's attorney indicated it likely would not require a formal bid but recommended staff review the contract amount and procurement path. Council made and carried a motion to table the matter for approximately 30 days while Mountain West provides 2—3 proposal options, consults with Keller Engineering and coordinates with city staff so the council can consider a detailed contract at a future meeting.
Direct quote: Matt Foster said Mountain West could "come and do rounds, essentially check on everything, and really oversee the there would be those responsible charge operators that the state requires you have for the system."
