Concordia Awards Contract for North Lift Station Retrofitting

City approves $88,470 contract with SMICO Contracting Group for submersible pump upgrades.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:24pm

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The Concordia Board of Aldermen has approved a contract with SMICO Contracting Group to retrofit the city's North Lift Station with new submersible pumps. City Administrator Dale Klussman says the upgrades will provide several benefits for the station and the city.

Why it matters

The North Lift Station is a critical piece of Concordia's wastewater infrastructure, so upgrading the pumps will help ensure reliable service and efficient operations for the community.

The details

The board agreed to the $88,470 contract with SMICO to install the new submersible pumps, which Klussman says offer advantages over the previous equipment. In other business, the board discussed a grant application to fund wireless scoreboards for the parks department, and approved a $4,200 bid to paint a shed at a local lake.

  • The contract with SMICO was approved during the board's meeting on Monday, March 18, 2026.
  • The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Concordia Board of Aldermen

The governing body of the city of Concordia, Missouri, responsible for approving contracts and other municipal business.

Dale Klussman

The City Administrator of Concordia, who provided details on the benefits of the North Lift Station upgrades.

SMICO Contracting Group

The company awarded the $88,470 contract to retrofit the North Lift Station with new submersible pumps.

Aaron Marsh

The Parks and Recreation Director for Concordia, who is applying for a grant to purchase wireless scoreboards.

John Nelson

The winning bidder for a $4,200 contract to paint a shed at Edwin A. Pape Lake.

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What they’re saying

“The submersible pumps provide several benefits for the city and the station.”

— Dale Klussman, City Administrator

What’s next

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The takeaway

This infrastructure upgrade to the North Lift Station demonstrates Concordia's commitment to maintaining reliable wastewater services for the community, while the city also explores opportunities to enhance its parks and recreation offerings through grant funding.