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Council approves $189,451 Parkson replacement after Bearing Construction says rebuild will be onsite
Summary
After being told the influent bar screen would be rebuilt on-site rather than sent to Florida, the Trappe Town Council changed its prior award to a Parkson replacement from Bearing Construction at $189,451 and approved the contract unanimously on Dec. 23.
Town Administrator Erin Braband told the Trappe Council that Bearing Construction notified the Town the influent bar screen would not be shipped to Florida for refurbishment but would instead be rebuilt on-site, prompting Council reconsideration of the previously discussed approach.
"Change the award to Bearing Construction to a Parkson replacement in the amount of $189,451 instead of a refurbishment due to this change and the increased warranty with a new screen versus the onsite refurbishment," Commissioner Jeremy Newnam said as he moved to switch the award. Commissioner Walter Chase seconded the motion and the Council approved it unanimously.
Council members cited warranty advantages of a new Parkson replacement compared with an on-site refurbishment. The workshop record does not list the prior award amount for the refurbishment or detailed warranty terms; staff noted the price would not change with the on-site vs. shipped rebuild but recommended the replacement given warranty considerations.
The contract award was recorded as approved at the workshop; the transcript does not record a subsequent implementation schedule or additional conditions.
