Chelan Wellfield Automation Improvements

This contract awards Midland Electric, Inc. the task of upgrading the water‑supply automation at the Chelan County Public Utility District’s wellfield. The work includes installing water‑level measuring probes, flow meters, a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a computer system to automate water‑supply operations, as well as rewiring junction boxes and flow‑meter heads from underground vaults to above‑ground racks. The project is budgeted at roughly $475 k, with the awarded bid amount at $453,321, indicating a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement for labor and materials. • Scope: probe and flow‑meter installation, PLC and computer integration, and associated electrical rewiring. • Awarded Vendor: Midland Electric, Inc. (Davenport, WA). • Budget vs. Bid: Estimated $475 k; awarded bid $453,321 (≈ 5 % under estimate). • Procurement: Full and open competition with at least two qualified bidders. • Primary Contact: Amy Skoglun, Chelan County PUD (phone (509) 661‑4479; email [email protected]).