Pump Station 5 fuel generator upgrade contract

Minneapolis file 2026-01133, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-24.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Pump Station 5 gets bigger fuel tank for generators The city will spend $1.57 million to add fuel capacity so generators can run longer during power outages, keeping water pumping to your neighborhood even when the grid goes down.

The bigger picture

Improves city's ability to respond to emergencies Better backup power at pump stations makes the water system more resilient during storms, extreme heat, or other events that knock out electricity for hours or days.

What to watch

Only one company bid on the project MN Petroleum Inc. submitted the sole bid, so the city has no competing prices to compare and cannot negotiate on cost or terms.

Official summary

Accepting the sole bid of MN Petroleum Inc., submitted on Event 4211, in the amount of $1,565,738, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Pump Station 5 (PS5) Added Fuel for Generators projectand authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Read the official record for 2026-01133

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