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Board weighs spare-pump purchase and multiple-quote approach for water system
Summary
Board members discussed replacing and repairing leaking pumps at the water plant; one recommended repair has a $2,400 estimate but the board agreed it could be deferred, while members asked staff to seek additional quotes for a quoted spare pump priced at about $1,737 online.
Mr. Phelps reported that one pump at the water plant was leaking and had been repaired; he said a recommended repair (referred to as a 'master net') would cost about $2,400 but was not immediately necessary and could be deferred if finances were tight.
"And that is something that needs to be done, but it doesn't have to be done right away," Mr. Phelps said regarding the $2,400 work. Board discussion noted the town could defer the repair unless the problem worsened.
Mrs. Montgomery raised the question of keeping a spare pump in inventory after receiving a Fastenal quote. She said an online price for a similar pump was about $1,737 and asked whether the town should obtain three quotes. Members agreed that while spare parts are useful, procurement for water work is a limited market and they would seek additional quotes where feasible to save money.
The board did not authorize an immediate purchase; members asked staff to attempt to secure multiple quotes before proceeding.
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