By BRETT KRIEBEL
Clarion News writer
Current Waves was the lowest of four bidders for the upgrades. The project’s costs will be paid for through the borough’s water fund.
The project was put out for bid last month, with bid packets needing to be submitted to the borough by a Nov. 25 deadline.
The water plant’s portion of the project totals $136,400. Included in the plant upgrade is Well Three.
Well Seven, located in Beaver Township, totals $57,700 in costs.
In addition, the borough received bids for Well Eight, also located in Beaver Township. Council chose to table a decision on a Well Eight bid, the lowest of which totaled $84,400.
During an Oct. 7 session, EADS Group engineer Marty English told council plans included the replacement of the cabinet for electrical equipment found at Well Eight.
The other three bidders for the upgrades to the plant and Well Seven were Westmoreland Electric ($229,200), Wagner Electric ($245,158), and HRI Inc. ($283,569).
In other business:
– Council approved a $547 purchase of four all season tires from Chris’ Tire Service for the Knox Borough Police Department’s SUV.
– Council announced free holiday parking will be instituted through Jan. 2, 2020.
– Council approved the 2020 calendar. Borough council meetings are set to take place the first Monday of each month, with work sessions scheduled for the third Monday. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m.
– Council approved the adoption of the borough’s 2020 budget and real estate tax rate.