6.1g ERMUSR 09-12-2023 The Water Department has taken delivery of a newChevrolet 2500 pickup truck. This
will be an added truck to the fleet so that there is a truck available for plowing well and
water tower drivewaysin the winterandtofreeup an older truck for a seasonal
employee to use in the summer.
The lowest quote received for the installation of a tank mixer and to perform
maintenance work needed at Freeport Street Water Tower came in at $97,620,
exceeding the $90,000 budget. This is due to material & labor cost increases and added
scope of work. Our consulting engineer has confirmed that the prices are not unusual
and recommends awarding the project to the contractor that provided the lowest
quote. The consultant’s recommendationletter is attached. Water in the tower has
been drained and the contractor has started work on the tower, which should be
completed in about three weeks.
The water operators have been locating and exercising water main valves, performing
fire hydrant repairs, and doing preventative maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS:
August 2023 Pumping by Well
SEH Recommendation Letter - Freeport Water Tower Maintenance
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