The Utilities Department is seeking approval to enter into a contract for the Lift Station 10 and 30 Discharge Piping Improvements Project for the amount of $373,000.00.  This project will be funded through the Utilities Department Account No. 501706-55685.

The current discharge piping at Lift Stations 10 and 30 is composed of ductile iron.  This piping was last replaced over 12 years ago and, due to the highly corrosive nature of the environment and the large volume of waste pumped at these stations, the piping needs to be replaced.  Stainless steel pipe will be utilized for this instead of ductile iron since its life expectancy is two times that of the iron.

On May 14, 2025, eight (8) bids were received for the above-referenced project. This project involves the removal and replacement of the discharge piping for pumps located at Lift Station No. 10 & No. 30 along with re-coating of the above-ground discharge piping for both lift stations. 

It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department and ARKK Engineers that the City Commission approve entering into a contract with Gilleland Smith Construction, Inc., (See Exhibit A for detailed Recommendation information)